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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wheaton, MN is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
174.05 mi
03h 32m
Flight
160.04 mi
257.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.04 mi
Kilometers
257.56 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.05 mi
Kilometers
280.11 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-23T10:49
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:54 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
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
86.9 mi
01h 46m
To Wheaton
87.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1542 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2294 ft · 39 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
112 mi · 64%
MN 27 West
53.3 mi · 31%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 2%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 1%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
01h 46m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Brooklyn Park and 87.2 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 160.04 mi (257.56 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 Wheaton

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

Population1,269
Coordinates45.8044100, -96.4992300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Wheaton (-96.49923, 45.80441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.83
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.91 $43.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.07 $48.15
Premium $4.39 $26.97 $53.93
Diesel $4.86 $29.86 $59.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Wheaton. The current time is 10:49:37.

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.