How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from New Ulm, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to New Ulm, MN is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.93 mi
02h 08m
Flight
76.53 mi
123.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.93 mi
Kilometers
162.43 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
50.4 mi
01h 04m
To New Ulm
50.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and New Ulm.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 49 sec · 7th North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    3013 ft · 2 min · North Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    130 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    134 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212 West
40.5 mi · 40%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 29%
US 169 South
14.1 mi · 14%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 13%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 212 West

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
01h 04m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to New Ulm?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Brooklyn Park and 50.5 miles from New Ulm.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and New Ulm. Straight-line distance: 76.53 mi (123.17 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
New Ulm

#2 New Ulm

City in Minnesota, USA

Population13,141
Coordinates44.3124600, -94.4605300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: New Ulm (-94.46053, 44.31246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.96 $27.92
Premium $4.39 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $4.86 $17.32 $34.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and New Ulm. The current time is 04:13:05.

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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.