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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Erie, MN is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
292.77 mi
05h 47m
Flight
234.47 mi
377.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.47 mi
Kilometers
377.35 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.77 mi
Kilometers
471.17 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:26 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
Bluffton
MN

Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
146.3 mi
02h 53m
To Erie
146.5 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    85 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Center Street East

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Center Street East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 350th Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 3 min · 350th Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Continue on 350th Avenue Northeast

    2.6 mi · 6 min · 350th Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 350th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
50.7 mi · 17%
I-94 W
19 mi · 6%
Center Street East
15.4 mi · 5%
350th Avenue Northeast
3.58 mi · 1%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 1%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

85 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
234.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffton
02h 53m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Bluffton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 146.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.87 one way or $73.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffton

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

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

RAIL

Staples

36 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

61 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Erie. Straight-line distance: 234.47 mi (377.35 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Erie

Human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,761
Coordinates48.0722200, -95.7250000
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Erie (-95.725, 48.07222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.11 L · about $36.87
Round trip
$73.74
20.66 gal · 78.22 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $36.87 $73.74
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.50 $81.01
Premium $4.39 $45.37 $90.74
Diesel $4.86 $50.25 $100.49

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Erie. The current time is 23:19:55.

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.