How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from North Mankato, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to North Mankato, MN is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
85.99 mi
01h 49m
Flight
71.82 mi
115.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.38 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
MN

Human settlement in St.

From Brooklyn Park
43 mi
00h 54m
To North Mankato
43 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and North Mankato.

  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

    30 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: New Ulm

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2987 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Lor Ray Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
78.5 mi · 91%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 2%
US 14
1.35 mi · 2%
Lor Ray Drive
0.64 mi · 1%
147th Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Merge slight left

30 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 54m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to North Mankato?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Brooklyn Park and 43 miles from North Mankato.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

107 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and North Mankato. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.58 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
North Mankato

#2 North Mankato

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population14,052
Coordinates44.1733000, -94.0338500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: North Mankato (-94.03385, 44.1733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $4.39 $13.35 $26.70
Diesel $4.86 $14.79 $29.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and North Mankato. The current time is 09:26:24.

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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.