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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Alexandria, MN is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.3 mi
02h 16m
Flight
112.12 mi
180.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.12 mi
Kilometers
180.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.3 mi
Kilometers
195.21 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Joseph
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
60.5 mi
01h 08m
To Alexandria
60.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 29: Glenwood, Alexandria

    1272 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 29

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
110 mi · 91%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 3%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 2%
State Highway 29
1.7 mi · 1%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

97.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
01h 08m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 60.8 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph.

RAIL

St. Cloud

13 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

95 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 112.12 mi (180.44 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Alexandria

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,902
Coordinates45.8852400, -95.3775400
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Alexandria (-95.37754, 45.88524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.55
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.28 $30.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.39 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $4.86 $20.82 $41.64

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 Brooklyn Park and Alexandria. The current time is 02:11:42.

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.