How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Lake Crystal, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Lake Crystal, MN is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
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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 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Lake Crystal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Lake Crystal.
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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
30 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward North Main Street
714 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1970 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Prince Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Prince Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Prince Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Lake Crystal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 South
Merge slight left
30 mi · 00h 36m
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 Cloudy leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Lake Crystal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Lake Crystal?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Brooklyn Park and 49.3 miles from Lake Crystal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Sunny near Lake Crystal.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Lake Crystal. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.38 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 Lake Crystal
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,512 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058000, -94.2188500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Crystal (-94.21885, 44.1058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
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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