How far is Apple Valley, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Brooklyn Park.
-
1
Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
-
2
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
11.8 mi · 15 min · Cedar Avenue
-
3
Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
1057 ft · 26 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North
1429 ft · 35 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1419 ft · 17 sec
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2240 ft · 54 sec
-
9
Merge slight right
9.9 mi · 13 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
2082 ft · 53 sec
-
11
Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Apple Valley and 17 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 25.93 mi (41.73 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zane Avenue North (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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 · Apr 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.