How far is Brainerd, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Brainerd and Minneapolis is 105.41 miles (169.65 km).

Flight distance from Brainerd, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 105.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Brainerd to Minneapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Brainerd, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 130.86 miles (210.59 km) by car.

Driving from Brainerd to Minneapolis will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Brainerd

City in Minnesota

Population 13449
GPS Coordinates 46°21'29"N 94°12'3"W
Latitude 46.3580200
Longitude -94.2008300
Altitude 371
Country United States
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#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. The city is home to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Target Center, and the Minnesota Vikings. Minneapolis is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Population 433111
GPS Coordinates 44°58'48"N 93°15'50"W
Latitude 44.9799700
Longitude -93.2638400
Altitude 253
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Brainerd and Minneapolis

The distance between Brainerd and Minneapolis is 211 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Brainerd and Minneapolis. The current time is 07:04:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.48 liters (4.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Brainerd and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Brainerd to Minneapolis is $15.79 (diesel $22.46).

Minnesota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $3.74 $4.15 $4.86
Total $15.79 $17.26 $19.16 $22.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Brainerd and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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