How far is Sleepy Eye, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Sleepy Eye, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sleepy Eye and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Main Street West
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Continue on US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on Black and Yellow Trail
103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail
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Continue on 20th North Street
1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
78 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
852 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
1362 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Eye and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sleepy Eye and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sleepy Eye to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Sleepy Eye and 55.4 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sleepy Eye and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glencoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glencoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Eye and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 86.86 mi (139.79 km).
#1 Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,329 |
| Coordinates | 44.2971800, -94.7241500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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