How far is Babbitt, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Babbitt, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babbitt and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babbitt and Brooklyn Park.
-
1
Start on South Drive
1666 ft · 48 sec · South Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70
840 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 70
-
4
Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
-
5
Continue on Highway 21
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
-
6
Continue on County Highway 21
2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21
-
7
Continue on Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia
3038 ft · 1 min
-
10
Continue on US 53 South: Virginia
1664 ft · 22 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
-
12
Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
-
14
Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
-
16
Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
-
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
-
18
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
-
22
Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2043 ft · 52 sec
-
25
Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babbitt and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Babbitt 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 Babbitt to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Barnum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Babbitt and 116.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babbitt and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Barnum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnum.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babbitt and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 192.74 mi (310.19 km).
#1 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.