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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Barnum, MN is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
117.65 mi
02h 11m
Flight
102.52 mi
164.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.52 mi
Kilometers
164.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.65 mi
Kilometers
189.34 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnum
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-17T13:50
Arrive Barnum
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
58.8 mi
01h 05m
To Barnum
58.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward MN 610 East

    1970 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    5.1 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 6: Barnum

    1533 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carlton Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Carlton Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
105 mi · 90%
MN-610
8.54 mi · 7%
Zane Avenue North
2.24 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
MN 610 East
0.37 mi
CR 6
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 05m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Light Rain Likely near Barnum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 58.8 miles from Barnum.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Barnum. Straight-line distance: 102.52 mi (164.99 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 Barnum

Township in Carlton County, Minnesota

Population1,088
Coordinates46.5030000, -92.6885300
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Barnum (-92.68853, 46.503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.62
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.81 $29.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.39 $18.23 $36.45
Diesel $4.86 $20.19 $40.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Barnum. The current time is 13:50:39.

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.