How far is Albany, MN from Milaca, MN?
The driving distance from Albany, MN to Milaca, MN is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Milaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Milaca.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
1092 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1614 ft · 39 sec · 8th Street
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Take the ramp left
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on County Road 75
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75
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Continue on Division Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Division Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Division Street
955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Continue on 2nd Street South
2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
1822 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
29 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Milaca.
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.
3rd Street Southeast
Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Milaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Milaca?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Albany and 25.7 miles from Milaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Milaca.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sauk Rapids.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Milaca. Straight-line distance: 45.04 mi (72.48 km).
#1 Albany
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.6299600, -94.5700000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milaca
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.7558000, -93.6544100 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milaca (-93.65441, 45.7558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.06 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
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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