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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
The most populous city in Sherburne 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 Spencer Brook and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer Brook and Lakeville.
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Start on Feldspar Street Northwest
1440 ft · 42 sec · Feldspar Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Spencer Brook Drive Northwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · Spencer Brook Drive Northwest
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Continue on 305th Lane Northwest
2 mi · 5 min · 305th Lane Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 47
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on Blackfoot Street Northwest
5 mi · 9 min · Blackfoot Street Northwest
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Continue on St Francis Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · St Francis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 227th Avenue Northwest
1230 ft · 36 sec · 227th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4 mi · 5 min · Rum River Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
37 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northwest
4.6 mi · 8 min · 7th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto US 10 East, MN 47 South
1070 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610: Minneapolis
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
1.7 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis
3123 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-35W South
1206 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right
19 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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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
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer Brook and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 km).
#1 Spencer Brook
Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 45.5219100, -93.4405100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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