How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Brooklyn Center, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Brooklyn Center, MN is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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 Minnetonka Mills and Brooklyn Center.
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Start on Shady Oak Road
98 m · 12 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 169 North
1039 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 694 East
2186 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
147 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
139 m · 19 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brooklyn Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Brooklyn Center.
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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
8.94 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Sunny near Brooklyn Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Brooklyn Center?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 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 Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 7.5 miles from Brooklyn Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Sunny near Brooklyn Center.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Brooklyn Center. Straight-line distance: 10.74 mi (17.29 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn Center
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 30,253 |
| Coordinates | 45.0760800, -93.3327300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn Center (-93.33273, 45.07608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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