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

The driving distance from Clinton, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
180.31 mi
03h 03m
Flight
151.73 mi
244.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.73 mi
Kilometers
244.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.31 mi
Kilometers
290.18 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
New London
MN

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

From Clinton
92.5 mi
01h 31m
To Brooklyn Park
87.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 32 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    41.3 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Street

    552 ft · 7 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Street South

    1225 ft · 20 sec · 14th Street South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    113 m · 16 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 13th Street North

    35.8 mi · 47 min · 13th Street North

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.8 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East

    2035 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  15. 15

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 94 East
48.3 mi · 27%
13th Street North
35.8 mi · 20%
3rd Street
11.2 mi · 6%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 2%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 1%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate 94 East

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 31m from Clinton
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Clinton and 87.8 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 151.73 mi (244.19 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,020
Coordinates45.4602400, -96.4336700
Altitude351
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: Main Street (-96.433672, 45.46016)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.94 $49.88
Premium $4.39 $27.93 $55.87
Diesel $4.86 $30.94 $61.87

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 17:37:19.

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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.