How far is North Mankato, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from North Mankato, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
85.19 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.82 mi
115.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.82 mi
Kilometers
115.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.19 mi
Kilometers
137.1 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Mankato
2026-05-31T08:19
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Mankato
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
MN

Human settlement in St.

From North Mankato
42.8 mi
00h 43m
To Brooklyn Park
42.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Mankato and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Boulevard

    15 m · 8 sec · Lee Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive

    2630 ft · 1 min · Lor Ray Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2801 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169, MN 60: Minneapolis, Mankato, North Mankato

    2852 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    21.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  12. 12

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    22.5 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

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

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Mankato 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169
50.9 mi · 60%
US 169 North
27.9 mi · 33%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3%
Lor Ray Drive
1.28 mi · 2%
130th Street West
1 mi · 1%
Marystown Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Keep slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 43m from North Mankato
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Mankato and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Mankato to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from North Mankato and 42.4 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Mankato and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

107 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Mankato and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 71.82 mi (115.58 km).

North Mankato

#1 North Mankato

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population14,052
Coordinates44.1733000, -94.0338500
Altitude305
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: Lee Boulevard (-94.03385, 44.173405)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.80 $23.60
Premium $4.39 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.86 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North Mankato and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 08:19:38.

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.