How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Falcon Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Falcon Heights, MN is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.52 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.67 mi
18.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.67 mi
Kilometers
18.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.52 mi
Kilometers
24.98 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falcon Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Falcon Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To Falcon Heights
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Falcon Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Falcon Heights.

  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

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Hamline Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Snelling Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  11. 11

    Continue on Snelling Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Larpenteur Avenue West

    47 m · 13 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Falcon Heights.

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
8.08 mi · 52%
Snelling Avenue North
3.34 mi · 21%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.81 mi · 12%
Hamline Avenue North
1.39 mi · 9%
MN 51
0.87 mi · 6%
Larpenteur Avenue West
0.03 mi
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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 10m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Falcon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Falcon Heights?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 7.8 miles from Falcon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Falcon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 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 10.3 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 14.6 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Falcon Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.67 mi (18.78 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Falcon Heights

#2 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Falcon Heights (-93.16633, 44.99163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.93
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.96 $3.93
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.16 $4.31
Premium $4.39 $2.42 $4.83
Diesel $4.86 $2.68 $5.35

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Falcon Heights. The current time is 19:49:16.

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.