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

The driving distance from Rochester, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.26 mi
01h 36m
Flight
86 mi
138.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86 mi
Kilometers
138.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-30T04:09
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, May 30, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Trier
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Rochester
48.7 mi
00h 48m
To Brooklyn Park
48.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue Southwest

    123 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest

    869 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest

    123 m · 16 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue Southwest

    46 m · 4 sec · 17th Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North, US 63 North, US 14 West

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1719 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Brooklyn Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
76.1 mi · 78%
I 694 West
12.7 mi · 13%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 5%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 2%
2nd Street Southwest
0.73 mi · 1%
CR 152
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Trier
00h 48m from Rochester
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Rochester and 48.6 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Trier

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Trier, 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 New Trier.

RAIL

Red Wing station

31 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.4 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,909
Coordinates44.0216300, -92.4699000
Altitude312
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: 2nd Street Southwest (-92.4699, 44.021655)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.45 $26.90
Premium $4.39 $15.06 $30.13
Diesel $4.86 $16.68 $33.37

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 04:09:45.

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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.