How far is Arnold, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Arnold, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.23 mi
02h 34m
Flight
137.55 mi
221.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.23 mi
Kilometers
262.7 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-15T04:50
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Arnold
80.5 mi
01h 17m
To Brooklyn Park
82.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnold and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnold and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Arnold Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Arnold Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Calvary Road

    2572 ft · 53 sec · East Calvary Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Woodland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 21st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · North 21st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 21st Avenue East
132 mi · 81%
I 35W
11.3 mi · 7%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 3%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 2%
Woodland Avenue
3.18 mi · 2%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North 21st Avenue East

Keep slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 17m from Arnold
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arnold to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Arnold and 82.7 miles from Brooklyn Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny around Arnold and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hinckley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hinckley.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.37 km).

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#1 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8802200, -92.0904700
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Arnold Road (-92.090387, 46.88022)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.11
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.56 $41.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.39 $25.30 $50.60
Diesel $4.86 $28.02 $56.03

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

There is no time difference between Arnold and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 04:50:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.