How far is Granite Falls, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
129.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
108.83 mi
175.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.83 mi
Kilometers
175.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.04 mi
Kilometers
207.67 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 30, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-30T18:31
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 30, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
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
Sumter
MN

Township in McLeod County, Minnesota

From Granite Falls
64.4 mi
01h 09m
To Brooklyn Park
64.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · 9th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Granite Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    78 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    852 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  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 Granite Falls 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Granite Street
40.1 mi · 31%
US 169 North
14.2 mi · 11%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 2%
US 169 South
0.38 mi
Crosstown Highway
0.27 mi
CR 130
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumter
01h 09m from Granite Falls
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then 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 Granite Falls to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Granite Falls and 64.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Sumter

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

88 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 108.83 mi (175.14 km).

Granite Falls

#1 Granite Falls

City in Minnesota

Population1,863
Coordinates44.8099600, -95.5455800
Altitude280
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: 9th Avenue (-95.54558, 44.810008)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $16.24
Round trip
$32.48
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.24 $32.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.84 $35.68
Premium $4.39 $19.98 $39.97
Diesel $4.86 $22.13 $44.26

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Falls and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 18:31:05.

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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.