How far is Saint Paul, MN from Spencer Brook, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Spencer Brook, MN is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
52.97 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.33 mi
69.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.33 mi
Kilometers
69.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.97 mi
Kilometers
85.25 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Spencer Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul
26.5 mi
00h 39m
To Spencer Brook
26.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Spencer Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Spencer Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street East

    137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.5 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 Saint Paul 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
11.1 mi · 21%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 13%
Rum River Boulevard
6.09 mi · 11%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 10%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 9%
7th Avenue
2.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

6.55 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 39m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spencer Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Spencer Brook?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 26.5 miles from Saint Paul and 26.5 miles from Spencer Brook.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Saint Paul and Spencer Brook. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.73 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Spencer Brook

#2 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.35
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.67 $13.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.33 $14.66
Premium $4.39 $8.21 $16.43
Diesel $4.86 $9.10 $18.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Spencer Brook. The current time is 07:36:25.

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.