How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Arden Hills, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Arden Hills, MN is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
11.54 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.21 mi
16.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.21 mi
Kilometers
16.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.54 mi
Kilometers
18.57 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 15, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Arden Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
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
Hilltop
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Arden Hills
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Arden Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    831 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 51: Snelling Avenue

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hamline Avenue North

    2937 ft · 36 sec · Hamline Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward County E

    714 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West County Road E

    127 m · 12 sec · West County Road E

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road E

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.08 mi · 70%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.81 mi · 16%
MN 51
0.87 mi · 8%
Hamline Avenue North
0.56 mi · 5%
County E
0.14 mi · 1%
West County Road E
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

7.28 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hilltop
00h 08m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Cloudy near Arden Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Arden Hills?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Hilltop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 5.8 miles from Arden Hills.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Partly Cloudy near Arden Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hilltop

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 Hilltop and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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 9.4 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 14.7 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 Hilltop.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Arden Hills. Straight-line distance: 10.21 mi (16.43 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Arden Hills

#2 Arden Hills

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population10,196
Coordinates45.0502400, -93.1566100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Arden Hills (-93.15661, 45.05024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.93
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.46 $2.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.39 $1.80 $3.60
Diesel $4.86 $1.99 $3.99

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 Brooklyn Park and Arden Hills. The current time is 15:28:50.

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.