How far is Spicer, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
112.31 mi
01h 50m
Flight
83.59 mi
134.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.59 mi
Kilometers
134.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.31 mi
Kilometers
180.74 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
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
Cokato
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Spicer
46.9 mi
00h 55m
To Minneapolis
65.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spicer and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spicer and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue South

    2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  22. 22

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spicer and Minneapolis.

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
23.8 mi · 21%
US 12
15.9 mi · 14%
Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 12%
East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 11%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 3%
County Road 4 Northeast
3.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Avenue West

Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cokato
00h 55m from Spicer
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spicer and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spicer to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Cokato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Spicer and 65.4 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spicer and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Cokato

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

55 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

80 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 83.59 mi (134.52 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 23 (-94.93972, 45.233004)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.27
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.13 $28.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.53 $31.05
Premium $4.39 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $4.86 $19.26 $38.52

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 Spicer and Minneapolis. The current time is 21:46:47.

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.