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

The driving distance from Palmer, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
81.43 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.66 mi
105.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.66 mi
Kilometers
105.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.43 mi
Kilometers
131.05 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, May 14, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-05-14T07:40
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
Elko New Market
MN

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

From Palmer
41.1 mi
00h 42m
To Brooklyn Park
40.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 410th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 410th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 60

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    1419 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2240 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
48.1 mi · 59%
I 94 West
10.6 mi · 13%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
5.48 mi · 7%
State Highway 60
5.38 mi · 7%
410th Avenue
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 42m from Palmer
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmer and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Palmer and 40.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmer and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 65.66 mi (105.67 km).

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#1 Palmer

Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,590
Coordinates44.1530200, -93.5418900
Altitude352
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: 410th Avenue (-93.541887, 44.152871)
End: Zane Avenue North (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $10.24
Round trip
$20.49
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.24 $20.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.25 $22.51
Premium $4.39 $12.61 $25.21
Diesel $4.86 $13.96 $27.92

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmer and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 07:40:57.

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.