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

The driving distance from Wilson, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.31 mi
02h 14m
Flight
113.67 mi
182.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.67 mi
Kilometers
182.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.31 mi
Kilometers
225.81 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Mon, May 4, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-05-04T07:18
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Zumbrota
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Wilson
70.1 mi
01h 07m
To Brooklyn Park
70.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn left

    895 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
85.4 mi · 61%
County Road 12
34.2 mi · 24%
I 694 West
12.7 mi · 9%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 1%
CR 152
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zumbrota
01h 07m from Wilson
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilson and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Wilson and 70.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilson and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Winona station

86 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 113.67 mi (182.93 km).

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#1 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
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: County Road 12 (-91.684594, 43.959891)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.67 $35.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $4.39 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $4.86 $24.08 $48.15

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 07:18:14.

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.