How far is Grand Lake, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Lake and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Lake and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Saginaw Road
2185 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Road
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Take the ramp left
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North
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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 Grand Lake and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Lake 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 Grand Lake to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 73.4 miles from Grand Lake and 73.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Lake 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Lake and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 129.68 mi (208.7 km).
#1 Grand Lake
Township in St.
| Population | 2,790 |
| Coordinates | 46.8666100, -92.4679700 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.79 | $45.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.24 | $50.49 |
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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