How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Cologne, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Cologne, MN is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Cologne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Cologne.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto South Paul Street
1698 ft · 34 sec · South Paul Street
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Continue on Paul Avenue North
559 ft · 13 sec · Paul Avenue North
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Turn right onto Lake Street East
23 m · 2 sec · Lake Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Cologne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 212 West
Keep slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cologne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Cologne?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Brooklyn Park and 20.1 miles from Cologne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cologne.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Cologne. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 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 Cologne
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 44.7716300, -93.7813500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cologne (-93.78135, 44.77163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
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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