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

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Waverly, MN is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
41.38 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.82 mi
47.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.6 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Mon, May 4, 7:15 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Mon, May 4, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-05-04T18:17
Arrive Waverly
Mon, May 4, 7:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Long Lake
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Waverly
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 16 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 394 West
15.1 mi · 36%
US 169 South
8.35 mi · 20%
US 12
7.43 mi · 18%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 15%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 5%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 394 West

Keep slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Lake
00h 28m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Partly Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Brooklyn Park and 20.8 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Long Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Waverly

#2 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Waverly (-93.96636, 45.06663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.21 $10.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.72 $11.45
Premium $4.39 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $4.86 $7.10 $14.20

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Waverly. The current time is 18:17:14.

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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.