How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.64 mi
02h 06m
Flight
102.77 mi
165.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gull Lake
2026-04-19T03:27
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gull Lake
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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From East Gull Lake
61.1 mi
01h 03m
To Brooklyn Park
66.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Gull Lake and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  19. 19

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  28. 28

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gull Lake and Brooklyn Park.

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 125
88.8 mi · 70%
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 14%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 2%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 125

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 03m from East Gull Lake
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Gull Lake 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 East Gull Lake to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from East Gull Lake and 66.5 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Gull Lake and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).

East Gull Lake

#1 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
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: Pike Bay Road (-94.355761, 46.407937)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.64 $35.29
Premium $4.39 $19.76 $39.53
Diesel $4.86 $21.89 $43.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Gull Lake and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 03:27:38.

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.