How far is Spencer Brook, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Spencer Brook, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 00h 59m.
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.
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer Brook and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer Brook and Minneapolis.
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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 right
2056 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer Brook and Minneapolis.
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.
US 10 East
Merge slight left
5.62 mi · 00h 06m
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 Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spencer Brook to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 23.9 miles from Spencer Brook and 28.6 miles from Minneapolis.
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 14.1 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Anoka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anoka.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer Brook and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 38.42 mi (61.83 km).
#1 Spencer Brook
Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 45.5219100, -93.4405100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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