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

The driving distance from Sylvan, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
125.01 mi
02h 03m
Flight
99.59 mi
160.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.01 mi
Kilometers
201.18 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn Park
Wed, May 13, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Sylvan
Wed, May 13, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvan
2026-05-13T18:31
Arrive Brooklyn Park
Wed, May 13, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvan
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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Sylvan
59.9 mi
01h 01m
To Brooklyn Park
65.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 210

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 210

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highland Scenic Drive South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highland Scenic Drive South

    62 m · 7 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1754 ft · 31 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 South, CR 130: Elm Creek Boulevard

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 81

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 81

    3014 ft · 59 sec · County Road 81

  21. 21

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zane Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvan 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
80.3 mi · 64%
Fenning Avenue
17.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 210
5.81 mi · 5%
County Road 81
2.99 mi · 2%
MN 610 East
2.6 mi · 2%
Highland Scenic Drive South
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 01m from Sylvan
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sylvan 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 Sylvan to Brooklyn Park?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Sylvan and 65.1 miles from Brooklyn Park.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvan and Brooklyn Park. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.27 km).

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#1 Sylvan

Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,862
Coordinates46.3349700, -94.4066700
Altitude368
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: (-94.40671, 46.33452)
End: Brooklyn Boulevard (-93.356328, 45.094101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $15.74
Round trip
$31.48
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.74 $31.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.39 $19.37 $38.74
Diesel $4.86 $21.45 $42.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvan and Brooklyn Park. The current time is 18:31:20.

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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.