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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
136.13 mi
02h 31m
Flight
120.43 mi
193.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.43 mi
Kilometers
193.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.13 mi
Kilometers
219.08 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 11:57 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Brooklyn Park
68 mi
01h 15m
To Cloquet
68.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue

    142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
122 mi · 90%
MN-610
8.54 mi · 6%
MN 33
2.68 mi · 2%
Zane Avenue North
2.24 mi · 2%
MN 610 East
0.37 mi
Cloquet Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 15m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Cloquet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Brooklyn Park and 68.1 miles from Cloquet.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 120.43 mi (193.81 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.82 $37.64
Premium $4.39 $21.08 $42.16
Diesel $4.86 $23.35 $46.69

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Cloquet. The current time is 09:26:02.

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.