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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Waseca, MN is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
85.57 mi
01h 47m
Flight
70.62 mi
113.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.62 mi
Kilometers
113.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.57 mi
Kilometers
137.71 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waseca
Thu, May 14, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-14T08:38
Arrive Waseca
Thu, May 14, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Brooklyn Park
42.8 mi
00h 53m
To Waseca
42.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2496 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    47.8 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 60

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
48 mi · 56%
I 94 East
10.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 13
8.98 mi · 10%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 9%
State Highway 60
5.38 mi · 6%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

47.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 53m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Waseca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 42.8 miles from Waseca.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Waseca.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Waseca

City in Minnesota

Population8,835
Coordinates44.0777400, -93.5074400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)

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 42m
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
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.39 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $4.86 $14.69 $29.38

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Waseca. The current time is 08:38:27.

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.