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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Clinton, MN is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.78 mi
03h 44m
Flight
151.73 mi
244.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.73 mi
Kilometers
244.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.78 mi
Kilometers
298.98 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Clinton
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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
New London
MN

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
92.7 mi
01h 52m
To Clinton
93.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 32 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

    865 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    35.8 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    113 m · 18 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 14th Street North

    1225 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street North

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    552 ft · 9 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue

    41.3 mi · 47 min · Minnesota Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
48.6 mi · 26%
Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 22%
MN 23
24.6 mi · 13%
MN 23 West
15.5 mi · 8%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 2%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Minnesota Avenue

Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue

41.3 mi · 00h 47m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 52m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Brooklyn Park and 93.1 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 151.73 mi (244.19 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Clinton

City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,020
Coordinates45.4602400, -96.4336700
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.82 L · about $23.41
Round trip
$46.83
13.12 gal · 49.64 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.41 $46.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.72 $51.44
Premium $4.39 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $4.86 $31.91 $63.82

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Clinton. The current time is 18:14:26.

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.