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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Atwater, MN is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
83.62 mi
01h 53m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.62 mi
Kilometers
134.58 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwater
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T08:42
Arrive Atwater
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
41.8 mi
00h 56m
To Atwater
41.9 mi
00h 56m

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

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  20. 20

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  26. 26

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 12

    12.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 12

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.4 mi · 18%
I 394 West
15.1 mi · 18%
US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 15%
Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 14%
US 169 South
8.35 mi · 10%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Continue on US Highway 12

12.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 56m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 41.9 miles from Atwater.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

57 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.67 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atwater

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,113
Coordinates45.1388500, -94.7780600
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Atwater (-94.77806, 45.13885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.57 $23.13
Premium $4.39 $12.96 $25.91
Diesel $4.86 $14.35 $28.70

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 Atwater. The current time is 08:42:28.

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.