How far is South Saint Paul, MN from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The driving distance from South Saint Paul, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
25.69 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.69 mi
Kilometers
41.34 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in South Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Saint Paul
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Saint Paul
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
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From South Saint Paul
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Brooklyn Park
12.9 mi
00h 15m

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 to 20 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 South Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Exchange North

    9 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · John E Carroll Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Concord Street North

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Street North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

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

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 152: Brooklyn Boulevard

    2082 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  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 South Saint Paul 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
12.7 mi · 49%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 20%
Concord Street North
2.93 mi · 11%
Lafayette Freeway
2.24 mi · 9%
Brooklyn Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
CR 152
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

12.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 15m from South Saint Paul
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Saint Paul 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 South Saint Paul to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from South Saint Paul and 12.9 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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 Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 13.2 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.8 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 Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.77 km).

South Saint Paul

#1 South Saint Paul

City in Minnesota, United States

Population19,916
Coordinates44.8927400, -93.0349400
Altitude219
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: Concord Exchange North (-93.034933, 44.892742)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.57 $7.14
Premium $4.39 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $4.86 $4.43 $8.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 05:58:35.

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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.