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

The driving distance from Spencer Brook, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
72.5 mi
01h 24m
Flight
61.03 mi
98.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.03 mi
Kilometers
98.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.68 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Spencer Brook
Sat, Apr 25, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer Brook
2026-04-25T06:08
Arrive Lakeville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer Brook
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
Co on Rapids
MN

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

From Spencer Brook
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Lakeville
36 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Feldspar Street Northwest

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 305th Lane Northwest

    2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 47

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest

    5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on St Francis Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · St Francis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 227th Avenue Northwest

    1230 ft · 36 sec · 227th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rum River Boulevard Northwest

    4 mi · 5 min · Rum River Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard

    37 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest

    2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 7th Avenue Northwest

    4.6 mi · 8 min · 7th Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US 10 East, MN 47 South

    1070 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610: Minneapolis

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis

    3123 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    19 mi · 23 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
19.2 mi · 27%
I 94 East
8.29 mi · 11%
US 10 East
7.01 mi · 10%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 7%
7th Avenue Northwest
4.57 mi · 6%
MN 252 South
4.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

19 mi · 00h 23m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Rapids
00h 42m from Spencer Brook
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spencer Brook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencer Brook to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Spencer Brook and 36 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

19 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer Brook and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 km).

Spencer Brook

#1 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Feldspar Street Northwest (-93.440456, 45.52191)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.27
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.14 $18.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.04 $20.08
Premium $4.39 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $4.86 $12.45 $24.90

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 Spencer Brook and Lakeville. The current time is 06:08:53.

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.