How far is Lake Crystal, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Crystal, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Crystal and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on West Prince Street
23 m · 7 sec · West Prince Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1970 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto MN 60 E
1.3 km · 1 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
22.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard, Brooklyn Boulevard
1362 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Crystal and Brooklyn Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 North
Keep slight left
22.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Lake Crystal and 48.5 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Crystal and Sunny near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Crystal and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.38 km).
#1 Lake Crystal
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,512 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058000, -94.2188500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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