How far is Castle Rock, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Castle Rock, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.31 mi
63.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.78 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 3, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Rock
Sun, May 3, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Rock
2026-05-03T16:42
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 3, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Rock
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
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Castle Rock
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To Brooklyn Park
24.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Rock and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Avenue West

    17 m · 4 sec · Danville Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 280th Street West

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 280th Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 30th Street West

    802 ft · 14 sec · 30th Street West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pillsbury Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Pillsbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Pillsbury Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deuce Road

    61 m · 11 sec · Deuce Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    1419 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2240 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Rock 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
27.9 mi · 56%
I 94 West
10.6 mi · 21%
280th Street West
6.3 mi · 13%
Pillsbury Avenue
1.74 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 3%
Deuce Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Keep slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 27m from Castle Rock
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Rock to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Castle Rock and 24.8 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Rock and Mostly Clear near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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 Burnsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Rock and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 39.31 mi (63.27 km).

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#1 Castle Rock

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,356
Coordinates44.5438500, -93.1524400
Altitude286
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: Danville Avenue West (-93.15258, 44.543859)
End: Zane Avenue North (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.49
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.25 $12.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.39 $7.69 $15.37
Diesel $4.86 $8.51 $17.02

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Rock and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 16:42:53.

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.