Road Trips from Brooklyn Park, MN
Brooklyn Park is a great starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got quick hops to nearby cities like Minneapolis or Maple Grove, perfect for a short outing. If you're looking for something a bit longer, there are several options within a couple of hours, some with a more highway-focused profile and flat terrain. For the ambitious road-tripper, destinations over 150 miles are available, including one that offers a higher drive score and features parks.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
23 total in this range
Atwater, MN
1h 53m83.6 mi one way
This 83.6-mile drive to Atwater takes 1.9 hours and scores a 9 for its highway-focused profile. It’s a solid choice if you want to cover more ground than the closer destinations without parks.
Stockholm, MN
1h 23m56.2 mi one way
Covering 56.2 miles in 1.4 hours, this trip to Stockholm features a mostly highway route. It offers a good balance of distance for a day trip, without the park access found in some other options.
Maple Grove, MN
12m7.6 mi one way
At just 7.6 miles and 0.2 hours, this is the shortest drive available. It's a mixed drive that gets you to Maple Grove quickly, ideal for a very brief excursion.
Minneapolis, MN
19m11.3 mi one way
This 11.3-mile drive to Minneapolis is the shortest option, taking just 0.3 hours. It features a mixed drive profile and has parks, making it an easy escape for a quick outing without venturing too far.
Maplewood, MN
34m25.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Grand Rapids, MN
3h 32m167 mi one way
This 167-mile drive to Grand Rapids takes 3.5 hours and has a drive score of 9. It’s characterized by mostly flat terrain and a mostly highway profile, making it one of the longer options.
Fulda, MN
3h 39m175.3 mi one way
A 175.3-mile journey to Fulda, this drive takes 3.7 hours with a drive score of 8. It's a highway-focused route with parks available, representing one of the longer trips from Brooklyn Park.
Detroit Lakes, MN
3h 41m188.3 mi one way
At 188.3 miles and 3.7 hours, this drive to Detroit Lakes has a mostly highway profile. It's one of the longer options, suitable for an extended day trip.
Blue Earth, MN
2h 47m146 mi one way
This 146-mile drive to Blue Earth takes 2.8 hours and features a mostly highway profile. It's a good mid-range option for covering distance without parks.
Cloquet, MN
2h 31m136.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Chisholm, MN
4h 2m193.4 mi one way
This 193.4-mile drive to Chisholm offers a high drive score of 10 and includes parks. With a mixed drive profile, it's the longest option and provides access to green spaces.
International Falls, MN
5h 50m295 mi one way
At 295 miles and 5.8 hours, this is the longest drive. It features mostly flat terrain and a mostly highway profile, making it a substantial journey for those seeking distance.
Browse by Mood
Chisholm, MN
4h 2m193.4 mi one way
Grand Rapids, MN
3h 32m167 mi one way
Fulda, MN
3h 39m175.3 mi one way
Atwater, MN
1h 53m83.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers opportunities for drives through varied terrain, with parks available on some of the shorter routes.
Summer
Summer trips can take advantage of the longer highway-focused drives, some of which include park access.
Fall
Consider the longer, mostly highway drives in the fall, as park availability is limited on these routes.
Winter
Winter road trips are best suited for the highway-focused routes due to terrain and park accessibility.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Brooklyn Park, MN city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.