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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Lake City, MN is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
82.28 mi
01h 50m
Flight
69.51 mi
111.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.41 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Lake City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Hastings
MN

City in Dakota and Washington counties, in the U.

From Brooklyn Park
41.1 mi
00h 55m
To Lake City
41.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

    20.2 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Chestnut Street

    55 m · 8 sec · West Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
22.7 mi · 28%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 18%
I 94 East
12.5 mi · 15%
Route 61
11.8 mi · 14%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.97 mi · 7%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

20.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings
00h 55m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Hastings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 41.2 miles from Lake City.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Hastings

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

36 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

75 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

100 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 69.51 mi (111.86 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Lake City

#2 Lake City

City in Minnesota, USA

Population4,357
Coordinates44.4496800, -92.2682000
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Lake City (-92.2682, 44.44968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.70
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.35 $20.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.39 $12.74 $25.47
Diesel $4.86 $14.11 $28.21

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Lake City. The current time is 21:05:31.

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.