How far is Ada, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Ada, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.29 mi
03h 49m
Flight
214.55 mi
345.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.55 mi
Kilometers
345.29 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.29 mi
Kilometers
393.15 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Ada
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-04-22T20:16
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alexandria
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Ada
121.4 mi
01h 54m
To Brooklyn Park
122.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 28 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21.5 mi · 32 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 140th Street North

    7.9 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on 140th Street South

    14.9 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on 140th St South

    804 ft · 20 sec · 140th St South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    189.8 mi · 3 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  11. 11

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
140th St South
190 mi · 78%
East Main Street
21.5 mi · 9%
140th Street South
14.9 mi · 6%
140th Street North
7.94 mi · 3%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 1%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

140th St South

Merge slight left

190 mi · 03h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 54m from Ada
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ada and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Ada and 122.8 miles from Brooklyn Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.76 one way or $61.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ada and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Alexandria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexandria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexandria.

RAIL

Staples

69 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

110 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 214.55 mi (345.29 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.2996900, -96.5153500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.515178, 47.299711)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.63 L · about $30.76
Round trip
$61.53
17.24 gal · 65.26 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.76 $61.53
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.80 $67.60
Premium $4.39 $37.86 $75.72
Diesel $4.86 $41.93 $83.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 20:16:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.