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

The driving distance from Nisswa, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
132.12 mi
02h 11m
Flight
108.3 mi
174.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.3 mi
Kilometers
174.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.12 mi
Kilometers
212.62 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, Apr 28, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nisswa
2026-04-28T11:23
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, Apr 28, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nisswa
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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Nisswa
63.6 mi
01h 05m
To Brooklyn Park
68.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    971 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18

    4 m · 1 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18

    541 ft · 17 sec · County Road 18

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  25. 25

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nisswa 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 18
88.2 mi · 67%
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 13%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 2%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 18

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 05m from Nisswa
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nisswa 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 Nisswa to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Nisswa and 68.5 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nisswa and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nisswa and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).

Nisswa

#1 Nisswa

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates46.5205200, -94.2886100
Altitude375
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: (-94.288519, 46.520555)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.65 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
9.32 gal · 35.3 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.39 $20.47 $40.93
Diesel $4.86 $22.67 $45.33

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Nisswa and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 11:23:40.

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.