How far is Sauk Centre, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Sauk Centre, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
96.55 mi
01h 30m
Flight
89.27 mi
143.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.55 mi
Kilometers
155.39 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Sauk Centre
Mon, Jun 1, 3:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk Centre
2026-06-01T12:37
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk Centre
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
Saint Augusta
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Sauk Centre
47.7 mi
00h 45m
To Brooklyn Park
48.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Centre and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Sinclair Lewis Avenue

    45 m · 6 sec · Sinclair Lewis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Main St S

    160 m · 17 sec · Main St S

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: St. Cloud

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  10. 10

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sauk Centre 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
85.6 mi · 89%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 3%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 3%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.39 mi · 1%
Bottineau Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
Main Street South
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 31m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Augusta
00h 45m from Sauk Centre
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sauk Centre and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sauk Centre to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Saint Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Sauk Centre and 48.9 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sauk Centre and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Augusta

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

10 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Centre and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 89.27 mi (143.66 km).

Sauk Centre

#1 Sauk Centre

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA

Population1,172
Coordinates45.7374700, -94.9525200
Altitude381
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: Sinclair Lewis Avenue (-94.952508, 45.737137)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.17
Round trip
$24.34
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.17 $24.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.39 $14.98 $29.95
Diesel $4.86 $16.59 $33.17

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sauk Centre and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 12:37:25.

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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.