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

The driving distance from Solway, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.88 mi
03h 41m
Flight
187.74 mi
302.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.74 mi
Kilometers
302.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.88 mi
Kilometers
357.08 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solway
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Solway
108.4 mi
01h 50m
To Brooklyn Park
113.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street/US-2

    9.7 mi · 11 min · 1st Street/US-2

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  20. 20

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  29. 29

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solway 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 12%
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 8%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 6%
1st Street/US-2
9.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
01h 50m from Solway
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Solway 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 Solway to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Solway and 113.5 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solway and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 187.74 mi (302.14 km).

Solway

#1 Solway

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

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
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: Centerline Road North (-95.129263, 47.519951)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.64 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.89
15.66 gal · 59.28 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.95 $55.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.70 $61.40
Premium $4.39 $34.39 $68.78
Diesel $4.86 $38.09 $76.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Solway and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 23:40:22.

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.