How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Howard Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Howard Lake, MN is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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.
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 Howard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Howard Lake.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Howard Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 394 West
Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Howard Lake?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Brooklyn Park and 23.3 miles from Howard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Plain.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Howard Lake. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 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 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Lake (-94.07331, 45.0608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
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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