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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Watertown, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.57 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.61 mi
41.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.57 mi
Kilometers
55.63 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-30T14:27
Arrive Watertown
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Wayzata
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Brooklyn Park
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Watertown
17.3 mi
00h 24m

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
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 6, CR112: Wayzata Boulevard

    1645 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Continue on Watertown Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 20

    3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20

    31 m · 3 sec · County Road 20

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East

    16 m · 2 sec · Territorial Street East

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East

    983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South

    62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South

    9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 394 West
11.3 mi · 33%
US 169 South
8.35 mi · 24%
Watertown Road
6.89 mi · 20%
County Road 20
4.11 mi · 12%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 7%
6th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 394 West

Keep slight left

8.43 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayzata
00h 24m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 17.3 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Wayzata

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 Wayzata and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Chanhassen City Adm
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Chanhassen City Adm

Chanhassen , MN
7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Rating 1.9/5 24 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

83 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.22 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 Watertown

Township in Carver County, Minnesota

Population1,189
Coordinates44.9635700, -93.8471900
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.71
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.35 $8.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.39 $5.36 $10.72
Diesel $4.86 $5.93 $11.87

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 Watertown. The current time is 14:27:52.

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.