How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Grand Marais, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Grand Marais, MN is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Grand Marais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Grand Marais.
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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
127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 61
82.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Grand Marais.
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
127 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Marais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Grand Marais?
The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Carlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 131.8 miles from Grand Marais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.16 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Grand Marais.
Stop Ideas Near Carlton
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 Carlton.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Grand Marais. Straight-line distance: 233.21 mi (375.31 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 Grand Marais
City in Minnesota, U.
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 47.7504500, -90.3342700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Marais (-90.33427, 47.75045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $33.16 | $66.31 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $36.43 | $72.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.80 | $81.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $45.19 | $90.37 |
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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