How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
56.08 mi
00h 59m
Flight
50.73 mi
81.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.08 mi
Kilometers
90.25 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Brooklyn Park
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Saint Cloud
28.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Saint Cloud.

  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

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
41.2 mi · 73%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 5%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 2%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 29m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 28.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 50.73 mi (81.64 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Zane Avenue North (-93.356328, 45.094101)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.13
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.07 $14.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.76 $15.53
Premium $4.39 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $4.86 $9.63 $19.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Saint Cloud. The current time is 04:59:08.

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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.