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

The driving distance from Linwood, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.34 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.71 mi
34.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Linwood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.71 mi
Kilometers
34.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.82 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-05-31T01:03
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sun, May 31, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Linwood
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Brooklyn Park
15.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
13.1 mi · 43%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.59 mi · 25%
MN-610
5.33 mi · 18%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 8%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 4%
CR 14
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 19m from Linwood
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Linwood and Partly Sunny near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Linwood and 15.2 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 21.71 mi (34.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
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: 213th Lane Northeast (-93.111624, 45.356824)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 01:03:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.