How far is Milaca, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Milaca, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milaca and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milaca and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on 2nd Street Northwest
663 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue North
1773 ft · 54 sec · Central Avenue North
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · 4th Street
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Take the exit right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 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 Milaca 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.
US Highway 169
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Milaca 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 Milaca to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Zimmerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Milaca and 27.4 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milaca and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Zimmerman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milaca and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 47.94 mi (77.16 km).
#1 Milaca
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.7558000, -93.6544100 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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