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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.51 mi
01h 15m
Flight
38.42 mi
61.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.42 mi
Kilometers
61.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Sat, Apr 25, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-25T07:53
Arrive Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Minneapolis
23.7 mi
00h 37m
To Spencer Brook
23.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Minneapolis and Spencer Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North

    2611 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    2190 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

    1901 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest

    2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Rum River Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard

    47 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 227th Avenue Northwest

    1157 ft · 33 sec · 227th Avenue Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto St Francis Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · St Francis Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest

    5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 47

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 305th Lane Northwest

    2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest

  27. 27

    Continue on Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

  28. 28

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

    1440 ft · 40 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
6.37 mi · 13%
Rum River Boulevard
6.09 mi · 13%
I 94 West
6 mi · 13%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 10%
MN 252 North
3.77 mi · 8%
7th Avenue
2.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 37m from Minneapolis
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 38.42 mi (61.83 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Spencer Brook

#2 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Spencer Brook. The current time is 07:53:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.