How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Nowthen.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Nowthen.
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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
6.24 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Brooklyn Park and 9.8 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brooklyn Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Anoka
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 Anoka.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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