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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Nisswa, MN is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
127.59 mi
02h 35m
Flight
108.3 mi
174.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.3 mi
Kilometers
174.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.59 mi
Kilometers
205.33 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Tue, Apr 28, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-28T12:51
Arrive Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Brooklyn Park
63.8 mi
01h 17m
To Nisswa
63.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    32.4 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2133 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Nisswa Avenue

    632 ft · 18 sec · Nisswa Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    124 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lakers Lane

    20 m · 5 sec · Lakers Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
42.7 mi · 33%
I-94 W
19 mi · 15%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 3%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 17m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Nisswa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 63.8 miles from Nisswa.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Nisswa.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Nisswa. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Nisswa

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates46.5205200, -94.2886100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Nisswa (-94.28861, 46.52052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.04 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
9 gal · 34.08 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.64 $35.29
Premium $4.39 $19.76 $39.53
Diesel $4.86 $21.89 $43.78

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Nisswa. The current time is 12:51:43.

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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.