How far is New Ulm, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from New Ulm, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.75 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.53 mi
123.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.75 mi
Kilometers
162.14 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ulm
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ulm
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
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From New Ulm
50.3 mi
00h 52m
To Brooklyn Park
50.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ulm and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    3095 ft · 2 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th North Street

    1621 ft · 40 sec · 7th North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

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

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    852 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

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

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ulm 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
69.8 mi · 69%
US 169 North
14.2 mi · 14%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.59 mi · 1%
US 169 South
0.38 mi
7th North Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

29.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
00h 52m from New Ulm
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Ulm 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 New Ulm to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from New Ulm and 50.4 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Ulm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ulm and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 76.53 mi (123.17 km).

New Ulm

#1 New Ulm

City in Minnesota, USA

Population13,141
Coordinates44.3124600, -94.4605300
Altitude274
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: Center Street (-94.460511, 44.312441)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.41
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.71 $25.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.96 $27.92
Premium $4.39 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $4.86 $17.32 $34.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ulm and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 01:01:13.

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.