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

The driving distance from Cokato, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
47.09 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.69 mi
65.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.69 mi
Kilometers
65.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.79 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Cokato
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cokato
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cokato
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
Independence
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Cokato
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Brooklyn Park
20.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue South

    1534 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cokato Street East

    2893 ft · 38 sec · Cokato Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  11. 11

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  13. 13

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

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

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard

    940 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

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

    1362 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
16.7 mi · 35%
US 12
13.9 mi · 29%
US 169 North
8.8 mi · 19%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 8%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 8%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 31m from Cokato
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cokato and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Cokato and 20.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cokato and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 40.69 mi (65.48 km).

Cokato

#1 Cokato

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates45.0758000, -94.1899800
Altitude321
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: Broadway Avenue South (-94.190115, 45.075801)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.86 $8.07 $16.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cokato and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 22:40:09.

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.