How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Franklin, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Franklin, MN is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.86 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.32 mi
135.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.32 mi
Kilometers
135.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.86 mi
Kilometers
173.59 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:24 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-04T18:07
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
53.8 mi
01h 08m
To Franklin
54 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Franklin.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 West, MN 62 West

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    734 ft · 10 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 280th Street

    25.1 mi · 33 min · 280th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1226 ft · 43 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212 West
40.5 mi · 38%
280th Street
25.1 mi · 23%
US 169 South
14.1 mi · 13%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 12%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 212 West

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
01h 08m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Franklin?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 54 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plato, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plato.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 84.32 mi (135.7 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,931
Coordinates44.5282900, -94.8805500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Franklin (-94.88055, 44.52829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.20
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.60 $27.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.94 $29.88
Premium $4.39 $16.73 $33.47
Diesel $4.86 $18.53 $37.06

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Franklin. The current time is 18:07:10.

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.