How far is Lakewood, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?
The driving distance from Lakewood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Brooklyn Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Brooklyn Park.
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Start on East Superior Street
11 m · 8 sec · East Superior Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lakewood Road
947 ft · 33 sec · Lakewood Road
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Turn sharp left
6.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
128.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue
2043 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Zane Avenue North
2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North
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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 Lakewood and Brooklyn Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lakewood Road
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Lakewood and Chance Snow Showers near Brooklyn Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Brooklyn Park?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Lakewood and 81.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Lakewood and Chance Snow Showers near Brooklyn Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hinckley.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
St. Cloud
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 139.38 mi (224.31 km).
#1 Lakewood
Urban township in St.
| Population | 2,271 |
| Coordinates | 46.8638300, -91.9626900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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