How far is Springvale, MN from Spring Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Springvale, MN to Spring Lake, MN is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springvale and Spring Lake.
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Start on Flamingo Street Northwest
15 m · 7 sec · Flamingo Street Northwest
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Turn left onto County Road 6
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto University Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue Northwest
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Continue on County Road 14
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 14
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Continue on Polk Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Polk Street Northeast
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Continue on Spirit River Drive North
2199 ft · 1 min · Spirit River Drive North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Turn right onto Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
70 m · 6 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springvale and Spring Lake.
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.
Highway 95 Northeast
Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
6.91 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springvale to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Springvale and 9.1 miles from Spring Lake.
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 3.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springvale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cambridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springvale and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 km).
#1 Springvale
Unincorporated community in Isanti County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.6305200, -93.3068900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 45.5421800, -93.0657800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Crest Trail Northeast (-93.065747, 45.54216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
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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