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

The driving distance from Spencer Brook, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
54.54 mi
01h 03m
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
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Spencer Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer Brook
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Spencer Brook
26.7 mi
00h 31m
To Saint Paul
27.9 mi
00h 31m

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
77°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 Spencer Brook and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
19.7 mi · 36%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 10%
Blackfoot Street Northwest
4.96 mi · 9%
7th Avenue Northwest
4.57 mi · 8%
Rum River Boulevard Northwest
3.96 mi · 7%
State Highway 47
2.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Keep slight left

7.35 mi · 00h 08m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 31m from Spencer Brook
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 26.7 miles from Spencer Brook and 27.9 miles from Saint Paul.

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 11.3 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Paul.

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 Spencer Brook and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.73 km).

Spencer Brook

#1 Spencer Brook

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,672
Coordinates45.5219100, -93.4405100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 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
Start: Feldspar Street Northwest (-93.440456, 45.52191)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.39 $8.48 $16.95
Diesel $4.86 $9.39 $18.78

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 Paul. The current time is 06:11:09.

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.