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

The driving distance from Clearwater, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
44.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
40.49 mi
65.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.49 mi
Kilometers
65.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.57 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, May 14, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-05-14T18:27
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Clearwater
21.6 mi
00h 22m
To Brooklyn Park
22.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lowerbluff Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Lowerbluff Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    850 ft · 43 sec · Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    793 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 24

    2445 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 24

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  12. 12

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 24
34.3 mi · 77%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 7%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 6%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.39 mi · 3%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.25 mi · 3%
CR 81 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 24

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 22m from Clearwater
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Clearwater and 22.9 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 40.49 mi (65.17 km).

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#1 Clearwater

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,390
Coordinates45.4194100, -94.0488700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-94.048831, 45.419339)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.39 $6.90 $13.79
Diesel $4.86 $7.64 $15.27

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 Clearwater and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 18:27:50.

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.