How far is Breezy Point, MN from Brainerd, MN?
The driving distance from Breezy Point, MN to Brainerd, MN is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Breezy Point and Brainerd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breezy Point and Brainerd.
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Start on Bluebird Lane
36 m · 7 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Turn right onto Red Pine Drive
9 mi · 13 min · Red Pine Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 3
12 m · 1 sec · County Road 3
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 3
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 3
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Continue on Mill Avenue North
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mill Avenue North
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Continue on 8th Avenue Northeast
1475 ft · 44 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2843 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
17 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Breezy Point and Brainerd.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Red Pine Drive
Turn right onto Red Pine Drive
8.96 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Breezy Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brainerd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Breezy Point to Brainerd?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Breezy Point and 9.3 miles from Brainerd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Breezy Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brainerd.
Stop Ideas Near Riverton
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 Riverton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Breezy Point and Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).
#1 Breezy Point
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,435 |
| Coordinates | 46.5900100, -94.2198200 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brainerd
City in Minnesota
| Population | 13,449 |
| Coordinates | 46.3580200, -94.2008300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 210 (-94.200832, 46.358067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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