How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from East Grand Forks, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to East Grand Forks, MN is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otter Tail 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 East Grand Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and East Grand Forks.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
203.1 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
2839 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
551 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto DeMers Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · DeMers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeMers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and East Grand Forks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
203 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to East Grand Forks?
The road trip is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Dalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 152.5 miles from East Grand Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton
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 Dalton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and East Grand Forks. Straight-line distance: 262.26 mi (422.07 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 East Grand Forks
City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 47.9299800, -97.0245200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Forks (-97.02452, 47.92998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $38.37 | $76.73 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $47.21 | $94.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
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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