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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Nashwauk, MN is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
174.27 mi
03h 40m
Flight
158.21 mi
254.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.21 mi
Kilometers
254.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.27 mi
Kilometers
280.46 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T18:25
Arrive Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 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
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
McGrath
MN

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

From Brooklyn Park
87.1 mi
01h 50m
To Nashwauk
87.1 mi
01h 50m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    105.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    775 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
106 mi · 61%
State Highway 65
54.9 mi · 31%
MN-610
6.01 mi · 3%
Zane Avenue North
2.24 mi · 1%
East Highway 210
1.18 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

106 mi · 02h 11m

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 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
158.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 50m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashwauk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 87.1 miles from Nashwauk.

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

The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashwauk.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Nashwauk. Straight-line distance: 158.21 mi (254.61 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nashwauk

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population951
Coordinates47.3802100, -93.1682500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Nashwauk (-93.16825, 47.38021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $21.95
Round trip
$43.90
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.95 $43.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.39 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $4.86 $29.91 $59.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Nashwauk. The current time is 18:25:05.

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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.