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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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 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
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.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Zane Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward MN 610 East
1970 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
5.1 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
1280 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue East
8 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutledge.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 170.84 mi (274.94 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 Gilbert
City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 47.4888200, -92.4649100 |
| Altitude | 467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert (-92.46491, 47.48882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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