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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.09 mi
04h 41m
Flight
214.55 mi
345.29 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
243.09 mi
Kilometers
391.21 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ada
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T08:35
Arrive Ada
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
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 Brooklyn Park
121.4 mi
02h 20m
To Ada
121.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    177.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 9

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 140th Street South

    14.8 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South

  11. 11

    Continue on 140th Street North

    8 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on 140th St North

    21.5 mi · 32 min · 140th St North

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
190 mi · 78%
140th St North
21.5 mi · 9%
140th Street South
14.8 mi · 6%
140th Street North
7.95 mi · 3%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 1%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 20m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Brooklyn Park and Ada. Straight-line distance: 214.55 mi (345.29 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Ada

#2 Ada

City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.2996900, -96.5153500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Ada (-96.51535, 47.29969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.47 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
17.16 gal · 64.94 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Ada. The current time is 08:35:16.

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.