How far is Big Lake, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Big Lake, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.44 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Big Lake
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Lake
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Big Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Big Lake
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Brooklyn Park
17.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Boulevard

    16 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Street South

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lake Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  12. 12

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  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 Big Lake and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 54%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 9%
Lake Street South
2.78 mi · 9%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 8%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 5%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 18m from Big Lake
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Lake 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 Big Lake to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Big Lake and 17.1 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Lake and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rogers, 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 Rogers.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).

Big Lake

#1 Big Lake

City in Texas, USA

Population8,134
Coordinates45.3324600, -93.7460800
Altitude286
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: Jefferson Boulevard (-93.746076, 45.332532)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.14
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.07 $8.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.47 $8.94
Premium $4.39 $5.01 $10.01
Diesel $4.86 $5.54 $11.09

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Lake and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 18:27:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.