How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from French Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to French Lake, MN is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.8 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.07 mi
66.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.07 mi
Kilometers
66.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.8 mi
Kilometers
80.15 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in French Lake
Mon, May 4, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-04T01:29
Arrive French Lake
Mon, May 4, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Brooklyn Park
24.9 mi
00h 33m
To French Lake
25 mi
00h 33m

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
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and French Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northeast

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northeast

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Avenue North

    1292 ft · 40 sec · Oak Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marie Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marie Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 37 Northwest

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 3 Northwest

    36 m · 2 sec · County Road 3 Northwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3 Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
19 mi · 38%
County Road 37 Northwest
8.74 mi · 18%
County Road 37 Northeast
8.72 mi · 18%
State Highway 25
3.7 mi · 7%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 7%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Merge slight left onto I-94 W

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 33m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny near French Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to French Lake?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Brooklyn Park and 25 miles from French Lake.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny near French Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and French Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.07 mi (66.09 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 French Lake

Township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,248
Coordinates45.1999600, -94.1855400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: French Lake (-94.18554, 45.19996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.39 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $4.86 $8.56 $17.12

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 French Lake. The current time is 01:29:29.

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.