How far is Wheaton, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on Broadway
2294 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
34 mi · 51 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Viking Trail
11.1 mi · 17 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
112.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on County Road 81
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81
3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 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 Wheaton 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.
I 94
Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton 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 Wheaton to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Wheaton and 88.1 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Melrose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 160.04 mi (257.56 km).
#1 Wheaton
Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 45.8044100, -96.4992300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
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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