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

The driving distance from Spencer Brook, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 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
40.72 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.04 mi
56.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.04 mi
Kilometers
56.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.72 mi
Kilometers
65.54 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Spencer Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer Brook
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 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 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
Glendorado
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Spencer Brook
20.3 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Cloud
20.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Feldspar Street Northwest

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Feldspar Street Northwest

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 325th Avenue Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 325th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dolphin Street Northwest

    2 mi · 5 min · Dolphin Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 95 Northwest

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 95

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MN 23 W

    5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W

  13. 13

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  14. 14

    Continue on Division Street

    1624 ft · 46 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 33%
State Highway 95
12.5 mi · 31%
MN 23 W
5.33 mi · 13%
Feldspar Street Northwest
2.54 mi · 6%
Dolphin Street Northwest
2 mi · 5%
Highway 95 Northwest
1.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 95 Northeast

Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
+5.7 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendorado
00h 30m from Spencer Brook
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 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?

Glendorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Spencer Brook and 20.4 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Spencer Brook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Glendorado

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

117 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer Brook and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 35.04 mi (56.39 km).

Spencer Brook

#1 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Spencer Brook (-93.44051, 45.52191)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.28
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.14 $10.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.65 $11.29
Premium $4.39 $6.32 $12.65
Diesel $4.86 $7.00 $14.01

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 Spencer Brook and Saint Cloud. The current time is 07:28:15.

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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.