How far is Brooklyn Center, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Center, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
34.71 mi
00h 40m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.71 mi
Kilometers
55.86 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Center
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Center
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Lakeville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Center
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Center
17.4 mi
00h 20m
To Lakeville
17.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Center and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Center and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Brooklyn Boulevard

    59 m · 8 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Brooklyn Boulevard

    651 ft · 27 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2496 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    19 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Center and Lakeville.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
19.2 mi · 55%
I 94 East
10.2 mi · 29%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 6%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 4%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 1%
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

19 mi · 00h 23m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 20m from Brooklyn Center
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Center and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Center to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 17.4 miles from Brooklyn Center and 17.3 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Center and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Center and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

Brooklyn Center

#1 Brooklyn Center

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population30,253
Coordinates45.0760800, -93.3327300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.332727, 45.076081)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.78
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.39 $8.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.82 $9.65
Premium $4.39 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $4.86 $5.98 $11.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Center and Lakeville. The current time is 21:13:25.

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.