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

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.23 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.75 mi
125.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.75 mi
Kilometers
125.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.23 mi
Kilometers
164.52 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
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 Spicer
50.5 mi
00h 49m
To Brooklyn Park
51.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 54 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East

    2035 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  9. 9

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spicer and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 94 East
48.3 mi · 47%
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%
CR 81 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 94 East

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Augusta
00h 49m from Spicer
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spicer and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 50.5 miles from Spicer and 51.8 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spicer and Mostly Sunny 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 Spicer and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 77.75 mi (125.12 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

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

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
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: MN 23 (-94.93972, 45.233004)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $12.88
Round trip
$25.77
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.88 $25.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.15 $28.31
Premium $4.39 $15.86 $31.71
Diesel $4.86 $17.56 $35.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spicer and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 21:33:43.

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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.