How far is Nashwauk, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Nashwauk, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
174.41 mi
02h 59m
Flight
158.21 mi
254.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.21 mi
Kilometers
254.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.41 mi
Kilometers
280.69 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashwauk
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashwauk
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Nashwauk
87.1 mi
01h 29m
To Brooklyn Park
87.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashwauk and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashwauk and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
106 mi · 61%
1st Street
36.6 mi · 21%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 3%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 1%
West Highway 210
1.11 mi · 1%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
158.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 29m from Nashwauk
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashwauk 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 Nashwauk to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Nashwauk and 87.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashwauk and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashwauk and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 158.21 mi (254.61 km).

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#1 Nashwauk

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population951
Coordinates47.3802100, -93.1682500
Altitude449
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: (-93.168247, 47.380007)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.3 L · about $21.99
Round trip
$43.97
12.32 gal · 46.6 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.99 $43.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.15 $48.31
Premium $4.39 $27.05 $54.11
Diesel $4.86 $29.96 $59.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashwauk and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 16:42:12.

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.