How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
12.68 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.08 mi
16.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.41 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis Park
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
Golden Valley
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Saint Louis Park
6.3 mi
00h 08m
To Brooklyn Park
6.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Brooklyn Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1823 ft · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 25 East

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    144 m · 9 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto County Road 81

    48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81

  8. 8

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 63rd Avenue North

    1.1 km · 2 min · 63rd Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Zane Avenue North

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Zane Avenue North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 5
6.56 mi · 52%
Bottineau Boulevard
2.52 mi · 20%
Zane Avenue North
1.73 mi · 14%
63rd Avenue North
0.66 mi · 5%
CR 81 North
0.33 mi · 3%
CR 25 East
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CR 5

Merge slight left onto CR 5

6.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Valley
00h 08m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Saint Louis Park 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 Saint Louis Park to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Saint Louis Park and 6.3 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Saint Louis Park and Chance Snow Showers near Brooklyn Park.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley

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 Golden Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Valley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).

Saint Louis Park

#1 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
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: MN 100 (-93.348058, 44.948301)
End: Zane Avenue North (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.61
Round trip
$3.21
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.61 $3.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.76 $3.53
Premium $4.39 $1.98 $3.95
Diesel $4.86 $2.19 $4.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 22:37:10.

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.