How far is Minneapolis, MN from Spencer Brook, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Spencer Brook, MN is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North
2611 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
2190 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
1901 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
47 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 227th Avenue Northwest
1157 ft · 33 sec · 227th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto St Francis Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · St Francis Boulevard
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Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest
5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 47
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Turn left onto 305th Lane Northwest
2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest
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Continue on Spencer Brook Drive Northwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Feldspar Street Northwest
1440 ft · 40 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook.
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.
US 10 West
Merge slight left
5.95 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Spencer Brook?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Minneapolis and 23.7 miles from Spencer Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spencer Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Anoka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anoka.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 38.42 mi (61.83 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencer Brook
Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 45.5219100, -93.4405100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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