How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Elmdale, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Elmdale, MN is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Sherburne 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 Elmdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Elmdale.
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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
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
42.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto West Centre Street
1582 ft · 47 sec · West Centre Street
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Continue on Nature Road
5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 238
4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 238
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Elmdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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42.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elmdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Elmdale?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 42.3 miles from Elmdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elmdale.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Elmdale. Straight-line distance: 75.1 mi (120.86 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 Elmdale
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 45.8333000, -94.4925100 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmdale (-94.49251, 45.8333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.68 | $23.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
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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