The driving time from Chicago, Illinois to Brainerd, Minnesota is:
8 hours, 12 minutes
Average driving speed: 65.1 mph
Kilometers per hour: 104.8 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.
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Driving time from Chicago, IL to Brainerd, MN
How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Brainerd, MN? The total driving time is 8 hours, 12 minutes.
Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Brainerd, Minnesota.
If you're planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Brainerd, MN.
You can also calculate the cost to drive from Chicago, IL to Brainerd, MN based on current local gas prices and an estimate of your car's best gas mileage.
Since this is a long drive, you might want to stop halfway and stay overnight in a hotel. You can find the city that is halfway between Chicago, IL and Brainerd, MN.
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