How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Spencer Brook, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Spencer Brook, MN is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
36.49 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.84 mi
48.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.49 mi
Kilometers
58.72 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Sat, Apr 25, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-25T07:54
Arrive Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
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
Nowthen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
18.3 mi
00h 30m
To Spencer Brook
18.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Spencer Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Saint Francis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on St Francis Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · St Francis Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest

    5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 47

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 305th Lane Northwest

    2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Feldspar Street Northwest

    1440 ft · 40 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Francis Boulevard
12.7 mi · 35%
US 169 North
7.69 mi · 21%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 14%
State Highway 47
2.58 mi · 7%
St Francis Boulevard
2.55 mi · 7%
305th Lane Northwest
1.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Saint Francis Boulevard

Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard

12.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nowthen
00h 30m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spencer Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Spencer Brook?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Nowthen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 18.3 miles from Spencer Brook.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spencer Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Nowthen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

59 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.02 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Spencer Brook

#2 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.39 $5.67 $11.33
Diesel $4.86 $6.27 $12.55

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Spencer Brook. The current time is 07:54:15.

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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.