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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Rice Lake, MN is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
234 mi
05h 01m
Flight
189.06 mi
304.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.06 mi
Kilometers
304.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234 mi
Kilometers
376.58 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rice Lake
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 5, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-05T02:29
Arrive Rice Lake
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
116.9 mi
02h 30m
To Rice Lake
117.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Rice 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

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State 200

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State 200

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 200

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 200

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Highway 2

    9.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway 2

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Highway 35

    5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 35

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Rice Lake Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 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%
I-94 W
19 mi · 8%
County Highway 2
9.35 mi · 4%
Upper Rice Lake Road
8.33 mi · 4%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
02h 30m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny near Rice Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 116.9 miles from Brooklyn Park and 117.1 miles from Rice Lake.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny near Rice 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 Rice Lake. Straight-line distance: 189.06 mi (304.27 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Rice Lake

Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,129
Coordinates47.3902400, -95.5091900
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Rice Lake (-95.50919, 47.39024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $29.48
Round trip
$58.96
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.48 $58.96
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.39 $64.77
Premium $4.39 $36.28 $72.56
Diesel $4.86 $40.18 $80.35

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Rice Lake. The current time is 02:29:19.

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.