How far is Brooklyn Center, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Center, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
19.5 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.82 mi
23.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.82 mi
Kilometers
23.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.38 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Center
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Center
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Brooklyn Center
9.7 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Paul
9.8 mi
00h 12m

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
82°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 Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Center and Saint Paul.

  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 left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
12.5 mi · 64%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 28%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi · 1%
10th Street East
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 12m from Brooklyn Center
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Center and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Center to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Brooklyn Center and 9.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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 Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.9 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 Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Center and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 14.82 mi (23.85 km).

Brooklyn Center

#1 Brooklyn Center

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population30,253
Coordinates45.0760800, -93.3327300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.332727, 45.076081)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.93
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.46 $4.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.71 $5.41
Premium $4.39 $3.03 $6.06
Diesel $4.86 $3.36 $6.71

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 Saint Paul. The current time is 22:43:22.

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.