How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Le Center, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Le Center, MN is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
64.53 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.03 mi
83.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.03 mi
Kilometers
83.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Center
Mon, May 25, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 25, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-24T23:29
Arrive Le Center
Mon, May 25, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
32.2 mi
00h 44m
To Le Center
32.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Le Center.

  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

    30 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    554 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Boulevard

    147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 169 Boulevard

    13 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 169 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 250th Street West

    1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street West

    74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 201st Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 32

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32

  27. 27

    Continue on 360th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11

  29. 29

    Continue on North Cordova Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Minnesota Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
34.8 mi · 54%
Aberdeen Avenue
4.48 mi · 7%
201st Avenue
4.01 mi · 6%
211th Avenue
3 mi · 5%
Church Avenue
2.91 mi · 5%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 44m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Le Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Le Center?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Brooklyn Park and 32.2 miles from Le Center.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Le Center.

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Le Center. Straight-line distance: 52.03 mi (83.74 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Le Center

#2 Le Center

City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,482
Coordinates44.3894100, -93.7302300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Le Center (-93.73023, 44.38941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.27
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.14 $16.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.94 $17.88
Premium $4.39 $10.01 $20.03
Diesel $4.86 $11.09 $22.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Le Center. The current time is 23:29:17.

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.