How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Zimmerman, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Zimmerman, MN is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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 Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Zimmerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Zimmerman.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
4.2 mi · 5 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
10.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 169
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Turn left onto 261st Avenue
1612 ft · 39 sec · 261st Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street West
9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Zimmerman.
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 Highway 169
Continue on US Highway 169
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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 Zimmerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Zimmerman?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Brooklyn Park and 15.5 miles from Zimmerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 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 Zimmerman.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Zimmerman. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 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 Zimmerman
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,135 |
| Coordinates | 45.4433000, -93.5899600 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zimmerman (-93.58996, 45.4433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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