How far is Plymouth, MN from Spencer Brook, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Spencer Brook, MN is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
43.61 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.34 mi
56.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.61 mi
Kilometers
70.18 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 25, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-25T07:54
Arrive Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
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 Plymouth
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
Elk River
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
21.8 mi
00h 30m
To Spencer Brook
21.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

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

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

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

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 245th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 245th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 112th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 112th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 261st Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 261st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Variolite Street Northwest

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Variolite Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Variolite Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Variolite Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Nacre Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nacre Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 7

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 7

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 20%
US Highway 169
8.61 mi · 20%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 16%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 12%
261st Avenue
4.49 mi · 10%
County Road 7
3.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue on US Highway 169

8.61 mi · 00h 10m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk River
00h 30m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Spencer Brook?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Elk River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Plymouth and 21.8 miles from Spencer Brook.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elk River

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 35.34 mi (56.88 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Spencer Brook

#2 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.39 $6.76 $13.53
Diesel $4.86 $7.49 $14.98

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 Plymouth and Spencer Brook. The current time is 07:54:52.

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.