Brooklyn Park, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Brooklyn Park, MN is a local road trip base with 80 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Brooklyn Park, MN spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

suburb city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

80

Longest Drive

295 mi

International Falls, MN

Quickest Drive

12m

Fridley, MN

Plan Around Brooklyn Park, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Brooklyn Park, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lake Eunice, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN 204 mi · 3h 53m Eveleth, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN 189.9 mi · 3h 37m Rushford, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN 147.1 mi · 2h 56m Pequot Lakes, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN 133.3 mi · 2h 42m

Continue From Brooklyn Park, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Brooklyn Park, MN to International Falls, MN 295 mi · 5h 50m Brooklyn Park, MN to Chisholm, MN 193.4 mi · 4h 2m Brooklyn Park, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 188.3 mi · 3h 41m Brooklyn Park, MN to Fulda, MN 175.3 mi · 3h 39m

Trips from Brooklyn Park, MN

Brooklyn Park, MN to International Falls, MN

295 mi 5h 50m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Chisholm, MN

193.4 mi 4h 2m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

188.3 mi 3h 41m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Fulda, MN

175.3 mi 3h 39m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Grand Rapids, MN

167 mi 3h 32m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Blue Earth, MN

146 mi 2h 47m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Wilson, MN

143.7 mi 2h 52m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Cloquet, MN

136.1 mi 2h 31m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Wabasha, MN

96.7 mi 2h 12m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Atwater, MN

83.6 mi 1h 53m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Cold Spring, MN

66.9 mi 1h 17m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Warsaw, MN

66.5 mi 1h 20m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Stockholm, MN

56.2 mi 1h 23m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Braham, MN

51.1 mi 1h 4m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Norwood Young America, MN

47 mi 59m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Elko New Market, MN

42.7 mi 54m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Jordan, MN

41.1 mi 54m

Brooklyn Park, MN to Dahlgren, MN

34.7 mi 44m

Driving from Brooklyn Park, MN

The typical drive from Brooklyn Park, MN covers about 72 miles and takes around 1h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 295 miles (5h 50m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Brooklyn Park, MN include International Falls, MN (295 mi, 5h 50m), Chisholm, MN (193.4 mi, 4h 2m), Detroit Lakes, MN (188.3 mi, 3h 41m), Fulda, MN (175.3 mi, 3h 39m), and Grand Rapids, MN (167 mi, 3h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Brooklyn Park, MN, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 mapped routes leaving Brooklyn Park, MN and 47 routes heading into Brooklyn Park, MN, covering 80 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 295 miles.

The longest mapped route from Brooklyn Park, MN covers 295 miles and takes approximately 5h 50m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Brooklyn Park, MN runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Brooklyn Park, MN costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Brooklyn Park, MN include International Falls, MN, Chisholm, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN and Fulda, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Brooklyn Park, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

84,349

Median Income

$85,964

Median Home Value

$313,500

Median Age

35.4

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Brooklyn Park, MN

Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota.

1 Eidem Homestead Historical Farm, 4345 101st Ave N. a ten-acre living history farm, restored to the period 1890 – 1910. Open to the public for several events throughout the year.

1 Central Park, 8440 Regent Ave N. depending on the season, make use of the frisbee golf course, playground, ball fields, horseshoe, inline skating rink, tennis courts, Brookland Executive Nine Golf Course, path & trail, nature area, and in winter outdoor ice rinks and a sledding hill 2 Coon Rapids Dam. See the Mississippi up close. Visitor center, 12-foot-wide observation walkway continues into Coon Rapids in Anoka county; fishing and handicap-accessible observation deck; more than two miles of trails along the bank of the river.

The Golden Lion Grocery store has a deli.

1 La Quinta, 7011 Northland Circle, ☏ +1 763 971-8000. Indoor pool, fitness center, free breakfast, free wireless internet. $69+. 2 Marriott, 7025 Northland Dr N, ☏ +1 763 536-8300, toll-free: +1-877-303-1681. Heated indoor pool, fitness center, restaurants on-site.

Travel tips adapted from Brooklyn Park (Minnesota) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.