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

The driving distance from Canby, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.5 mi
03h 01m
Flight
145.36 mi
233.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.5 mi
Kilometers
271.18 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 5, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Canby
Tue, May 5, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-05-04T22:08
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 5, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Buffalo Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Canby
84.2 mi
01h 30m
To Brooklyn Park
84.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Olaf Avenue North

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Saint Olaf Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North: Gleason Road

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1441 ft · 21 sec · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    78 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
116 mi · 69%
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 16%
US 169 North
14.2 mi · 8%
Saint Olaf Avenue North
7.39 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 1%
10th Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Continue straight

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo Lake
01h 30m from Canby
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canby and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Canby and 84.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

99 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

116 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn Park

#2 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Olaf Avenue North (-96.276306, 44.708766)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $21.24
Round trip
$42.47
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.24 $42.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.39 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $4.86 $28.94 $57.88

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 22:08:59.

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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.