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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Gilbert, MN is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
192.65 mi
03h 40m
Flight
170.84 mi
274.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.84 mi
Kilometers
274.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.65 mi
Kilometers
310.04 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-04T15:46
Arrive Gilbert
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
96.3 mi
01h 50m
To Gilbert
96.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  15. 15

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue East

    8 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
122 mi · 63%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 29%
MN-610
8.54 mi · 4%
Zane Avenue North
2.24 mi · 1%
State Highway 37
1.76 mi · 1%
South Broadway
1.57 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 50m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Rain Showers Likely near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 96.4 miles from Gilbert.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Rain Showers Likely near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 170.84 mi (274.94 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Gilbert

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,761
Coordinates47.4888200, -92.4649100
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Gilbert (-92.46491, 47.48882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.54
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.27 $48.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.66 $53.33
Premium $4.39 $29.87 $59.73
Diesel $4.86 $33.08 $66.15

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Gilbert. The current time is 15:46:04.

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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.