How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Dodge Center, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Dodge Center, MN is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Dodge Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Dodge Center.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2496 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Emery Avenue
573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.6 mi · 20 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 56
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
1215 ft · 26 sec · The Capitol Highway
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Continue on Red Wing Avenue
1687 ft · 55 sec · Red Wing Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
139 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on State Street North
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Street North
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · The Capitol Highway
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Turn left onto 620th Street
1576 ft · 25 sec · 620th Street
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Continue on County Road 34
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on Highway Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway Street West
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1627 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1207 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Dodge Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 56 Boulevard
Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Dodge Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Dodge Center?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 44.6 miles from Dodge Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Dodge Center.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Dodge Center. Straight-line distance: 77.69 mi (125.03 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodge Center (-92.85464, 44.02802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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