How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Sylvan, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Sylvan, MN is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
120.12 mi
02h 25m
Flight
99.59 mi
160.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.12 mi
Kilometers
193.31 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvan
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, May 14, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-13T19:32
Arrive Sylvan
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Brooklyn Park
60 mi
01h 12m
To Sylvan
60.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Sylvan.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 81

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1816 ft · 30 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highland Scenic Drive South

    67 m · 7 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highland Scenic Drive South

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 210

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 210

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
27.6 mi · 23%
I-94 W
19 mi · 16%
State Highway 210
5.82 mi · 5%
County Road 81
3.26 mi · 3%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 2%
Highland Scenic Drive South
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 12m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Sylvan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Sylvan?

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Brooklyn Park and 60.1 miles from Sylvan.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Sylvan. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.27 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sylvan

Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,862
Coordinates46.3349700, -94.4066700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Sylvan (-94.40667, 46.33497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.27
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.13 $30.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.63 $33.25
Premium $4.39 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $4.86 $20.62 $41.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Sylvan. The current time is 19:32:37.

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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.