How far is Spring Lake, MN from Springvale, MN?

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Springvale, MN is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.11 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.16 mi
21.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.93 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Springvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cambridge
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Spring Lake
8 mi
00h 15m
To Springvale
8.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°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 Spring Lake and Springvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Springvale.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 13 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 95 Northeast

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spirit River Drive North

    2199 ft · 1 min · Spirit River Drive North

  5. 5

    Continue on Polk Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Polk Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 14

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 14

  7. 7

    Continue on University Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 6

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 6

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Flamingo Street Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Flamingo Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flamingo Street Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake and Springvale.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
6.91 mi · 43%
1st Avenue East
2.53 mi · 16%
County Road 6
2 mi · 12%
County Road 14
1.67 mi · 10%
University Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 9%
Polk Street Northeast
1.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highway 95 Northeast

Turn left onto Highway 95 Northeast

6.91 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 15m from Spring Lake
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Springvale?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Spring Lake and 8.1 miles from Springvale.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springvale.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Springvale. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springvale

Unincorporated community in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,523
Coordinates45.6305200, -93.3068900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Lake (-93.06578, 45.54218)
End: Springvale (-93.30689, 45.63052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.23 $4.47
Premium $4.39 $2.50 $5.01
Diesel $4.86 $2.77 $5.54

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 Spring Lake and Springvale. The current time is 07:29:05.

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.