How far is Eden Prairie, MN from Spencer Brook, MN?

The driving distance from Eden Prairie, MN to Spencer Brook, MN is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
55.41 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.12 mi
74.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.12 mi
Kilometers
74.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.41 mi
Kilometers
89.18 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer Brook
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM CDT
Return by in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Prairie
2026-09-23T11:36
Arrive Spencer Brook
Wed, Sep 23, 12:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Prairie
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eden Prairie
27.7 mi
00h 39m
To Spencer Brook
27.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Prairie and Spencer Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Prairie and Spencer Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    2728 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    138 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    140 m · 16 sec · Crosstown Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    108 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1898 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 169

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 245th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 245th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 112th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 112th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 261st Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 261st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Variolite Street Northwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Variolite Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Variolite Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Variolite Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Nacre Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nacre Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 7

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 7

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Prairie and Spencer Brook.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 North
13.7 mi · 25%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 16%
US Highway 169
8.61 mi · 16%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 13%
261st Avenue
4.49 mi · 8%
County Road 7
3.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 494 North

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 39m from Eden Prairie
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Spencer Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eden Prairie to Spencer Brook?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Eden Prairie and 27.7 miles from Spencer Brook.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Spencer Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eden Prairie and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 46.12 mi (74.23 km).

Eden Prairie

#1 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Spencer Brook

#2 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $8.55
Round trip
$17.10
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $8.55 $17.10
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.41 $18.81
Premium $5.35 $10.43 $20.87
Diesel $6.35 $12.38 $24.76

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eden Prairie and Spencer Brook. The current time is 11:36:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.