How far is Mounds View, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Mounds View, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
12.01 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.25 mi
11.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Fri, Apr 17, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Mounds View
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mounds View
2026-04-17T02:21
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Fri, Apr 17, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mounds View
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
Co on Rapids
MN

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

From Mounds View
6 mi
00h 07m
To Brooklyn Park
6.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Mounds View Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mounds View Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 10

    1941 ft · 33 sec · County Highway 10

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 65 North

    1444 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    5.3 mi · 6 min · MN-610

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14: Zane Avenue

    2043 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Zane Avenue North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mounds View 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
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
5.33 mi · 44%
Zane Avenue North
2.44 mi · 20%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.87 mi · 16%
Mounds View Boulevard
1.23 mi · 10%
CR 14
0.39 mi · 3%
County Highway 10
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

5.33 mi · 00h 06m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Rapids
00h 07m from Mounds View
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mounds View and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mounds View to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Mounds View and 6.1 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mounds View and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids

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 Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 13.1 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

19 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mounds View and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).

Mounds View

#1 Mounds View

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population13,446
Coordinates45.1049700, -93.2085600
Altitude278
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: County Highway 10 (-93.208527, 45.104997)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.65 $3.29
Premium $4.39 $1.84 $3.69
Diesel $4.86 $2.04 $4.09

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mounds View and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 02:21:32.

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.