How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Red Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Red Lake, MN is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
237.77 mi
05h 05m
Flight
207.82 mi
334.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.82 mi
Kilometers
334.45 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.77 mi
Kilometers
382.65 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lake
Wed, May 13, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, May 13, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Red Lake
Wed, May 13, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
118.8 mi
02h 32m
To Red Lake
118.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Red Lake.

  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 left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  20. 20

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  21. 21

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit right toward Highway 89 Northwest

    25.8 mi · 45 min · Highway 89 Northwest

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1097 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 89

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
Highway 89 Northwest
25.8 mi · 11%
I-94 W
19 mi · 8%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
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 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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
02h 32m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Red Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Red Lake?

The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 118.9 miles from Red Lake.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Red Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Red Lake. Straight-line distance: 207.82 mi (334.45 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Red Lake

#2 Red Lake

Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States

Population1,731
Coordinates47.8763500, -95.0169400
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Red Lake (-95.01694, 47.87635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.76 L · about $29.94
Round trip
$59.89
16.78 gal · 63.52 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.94 $59.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.90 $65.79
Premium $4.39 $36.85 $73.70
Diesel $4.86 $40.81 $81.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Red Lake. The current time is 21:30:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.