How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Castle Rock, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Castle Rock, MN is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Castle Rock.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East, I 694 East
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2496 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-35W South
1206 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1429 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 260th Street East
80 m · 4 sec · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pillsbury Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Pillsbury Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pillsbury Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 30th Street West
66 m · 5 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
807 ft · 14 sec · 30th Street West
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Continue on 280th Street West
6.3 mi · 9 min · 280th Street West
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Turn left onto Danville Avenue West
17 m · 2 sec · Danville Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danville Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Castle Rock.
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.
I-35W South
Merge slight right
27.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 24.9 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 39.31 mi (63.27 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.5438500, -93.1524400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Rock (-93.15244, 44.54385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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