How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Ada, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Ada, MN is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Ada.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
177.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 9
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto 140th Street South
14.8 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South
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Continue on 140th Street North
8 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North
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Continue on 140th St North
21.5 mi · 32 min · 140th St North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Ada.
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-94 W
Keep slight left
178 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Slight Chance Light Rain near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Ada?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 Brooklyn Park and 121.7 miles from Ada.
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 28.5 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Slight Chance Light Rain near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
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 Alexandria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Ada. Straight-line distance: 214.55 mi (345.29 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 47.2996900, -96.5153500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-96.51535, 47.29969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.68 | $75.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $41.73 | $83.47 |
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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