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

The driving distance from Virginia, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.32 mi
02h 59m
Flight
172.33 mi
277.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.33 mi
Kilometers
277.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.32 mi
Kilometers
314.34 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Return by in Virginia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia
2026-04-23T13:49
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia
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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Virginia
97.6 mi
01h 29m
To Brooklyn Park
97.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    889 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 56%
South 2nd Avenue West
57.4 mi · 29%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 6%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 3%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 2%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
172.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 29m from Virginia
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Virginia and 97.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 172.33 mi (277.34 km).

Virginia

#1 Virginia

City in St.

Population8,299
Coordinates47.5232600, -92.5365700
Altitude439
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: Chestnut Street (-92.536568, 47.523164)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $24.59
Round trip
$49.18
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.59 $49.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.02 $54.03
Premium $4.39 $30.26 $60.52
Diesel $4.86 $33.51 $67.03

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 Virginia and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 13:49:34.

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.