How far is Fosston, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Fosston, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fosston and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fosston and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on South Johnson Avenue
31 m · 10 sec · South Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
17.8 mi · 21 min · 1st Street East
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Continue on Central Street Northeast
22.5 mi · 26 min · Central Street Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
52.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on County Road 81
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81
3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fosston and Brooklyn Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
52.1 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fosston and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fosston to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Fosston and 128.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.80 one way or $63.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fosston and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Motley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Motley.
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St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fosston and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 206.05 mi (331.61 km).
#1 Fosston
City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 47.5763500, -95.7514100 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $34.94 | $69.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.13 | $78.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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