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

The driving distance from Falcon Heights, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
15.89 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.67 mi
18.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.67 mi
Kilometers
18.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.57 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Falcon Heights
Tue, May 12, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Heights
2026-05-12T19:08
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falcon 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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Falcon Heights
8 mi
00h 10m
To Brooklyn Park
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Larpenteur Avenue West

    537 ft · 18 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  2. 2

    Continue on Larpenteur Avenue West

    628 ft · 24 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Snelling Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North

    2854 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    1235 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falcon 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
7.19 mi · 45%
I 35W North
4.13 mi · 26%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 11%
Snelling Avenue North
1.29 mi · 8%
MN 36 West
0.96 mi · 6%
CR 152
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

6.96 mi · 00h 09m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 10m from Falcon Heights
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falcon Heights and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falcon Heights to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Falcon Heights and 8 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 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 10.4 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.6 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Heights and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 11.67 mi (18.78 km).

Falcon Heights

#1 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
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: Larpenteur Avenue West (-93.166331, 44.99171)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.20 $4.39
Premium $4.39 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $4.86 $2.72 $5.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Falcon Heights and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 19:08:28.

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.