How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Mendota Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Mendota Heights, MN is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.07 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.03 mi
29.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.57 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendota Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-30T09:42
Arrive Mendota Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
13.5 mi
00h 18m
To Mendota Heights
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Mendota Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Mendota Heights.

  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 right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Mendota Heights.

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
12.5 mi · 46%
I 35E South
6.23 mi · 23%
Voyageur Highway
6.2 mi · 23%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.81 mi · 7%
MN 62 East
0.37 mi · 1%
Zane Avenue North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 18m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Mendota Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Mendota Heights?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 13.5 miles from Mendota Heights.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Mendota Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Mendota Heights. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Mendota Heights

#2 Mendota Heights

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population11,433
Coordinates44.8835800, -93.1382700
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Mendota Heights (-93.13827, 44.88358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.85
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.43 $6.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.39 $4.22 $8.43
Diesel $4.86 $4.67 $9.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Mendota Heights. The current time is 09:42:12.

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.