How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Rockford, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Rockford, MN is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Rockford.
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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
2349 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2455 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Rockford Road
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 9: Rockford Road
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Rockford Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockford Road
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Turn right
13.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
599 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Rockford.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Rockford?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Brooklyn Park and 12.6 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Chanhassen City Adm
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.69 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 Rockford
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,377 |
| Coordinates | 45.0883000, -93.7344100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockford (-93.73441, 45.0883)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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