How far is Columbia Heights, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Columbia Heights, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.2 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.86 mi
9.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.86 mi
Kilometers
9.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.59 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia Heights
2026-04-22T20:29
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Columbia Heights
3.6 mi
00h 05m
To Brooklyn Park
3.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · University Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 694 West

    1724 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia Heights 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
3.11 mi · 43%
University Avenue Northeast
1.99 mi · 28%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 24%
CR 152
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

2.79 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
00h 05m from Columbia Heights
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Columbia Heights and 3.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

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 Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 5.86 mi (9.43 km).

Columbia Heights

#1 Columbia Heights

City in Anoka County, Minnesota

Population20,381
Coordinates45.0408000, -93.2630000
Altitude281
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: State Highway 47 (-93.26294, 45.040802)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.78
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $0.89 $1.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.39 $1.10 $2.20
Diesel $4.86 $1.22 $2.43

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 Columbia Heights and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 20:29:13.

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.