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

The driving distance from Duluth, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
152.92 mi
02h 19m
Flight
131.25 mi
211.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.92 mi
Kilometers
246.1 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Duluth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duluth
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duluth
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Duluth
76.4 mi
01h 09m
To Brooklyn Park
76.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Priley Drive

    98 m · 26 sec · Priley Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Priley Drive

    25 m · 9 sec · Priley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    902 ft · 25 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mesaba Avenue

    1015 ft · 15 sec · Mesaba Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue

    1376 ft · 34 sec · I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2760 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  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 Duluth 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue
129 mi · 84%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 7%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 3%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 3%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 2%
CR 14
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I-35 South Entrance Ramp From Mesaba Avenue

Keep slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 09m from Duluth
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Duluth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Duluth and 76.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Duluth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.22 km).

Duluth

#1 Duluth

City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.

Population2,121
Coordinates46.7832700, -92.1065800
Altitude214
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: Priley Drive (-92.106394, 46.78316)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $4.39 $23.72 $47.43
Diesel $4.86 $26.27 $52.53

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 Duluth and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 04:11:38.

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.