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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Starbuck, MN is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
126.6 mi
02h 33m
Flight
111.54 mi
179.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.54 mi
Kilometers
179.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.6 mi
Kilometers
203.75 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starbuck
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, May 13, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Starbuck
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Collegeville
MN

Urban township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
63.2 mi
01h 16m
To Starbuck
63.4 mi
01h 16m

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
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71, MN 28: Glenwood, Sauk Centre

    1931 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2070 ft · 46 sec · Main Street South

  11. 11

    Turn right

    32 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
85.6 mi · 68%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 3%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 2%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.23 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

73 mi · 01h 18m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collegeville
01h 16m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Starbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Collegeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Brooklyn Park and 63.4 miles from Starbuck.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Collegeville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

17 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

91 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

116 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Starbuck. Straight-line distance: 111.54 mi (179.51 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Starbuck

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates45.6144000, -95.5311500
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Starbuck (-95.53115, 45.6144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.91
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.95 $31.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.53 $35.05
Premium $4.39 $19.63 $39.26
Diesel $4.86 $21.74 $43.48

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 Starbuck. The current time is 20:24:32.

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.