How far is Alida, MN from Gonvick, MN?
The driving distance from Alida, MN to Gonvick, MN is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alida and Gonvick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alida and Gonvick.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
2370 ft · 42 sec · Upper Rice Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Highway 2
10.6 mi · 14 min · County Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn left
2732 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2423 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 2
8.4 mi · 12 min · County Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leonard Road
7 mi · 10 min · Leonard Road
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Turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 92
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 92
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Turn right onto Maple Street
620 ft · 17 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alida and Gonvick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway 2
Turn left onto County Highway 2
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Alida and Partly Sunny near Gonvick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alida to Gonvick?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Leonard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Alida and 18.1 miles from Gonvick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alida and Partly Sunny near Gonvick.
Stop Ideas Near Leonard
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 Leonard.
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alida and Gonvick. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 km).
#1 Alida
Alida is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3835700, -95.2347400 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gonvick
Human settlement in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 285 |
| Coordinates | 47.7374600, -95.5136200 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Street (-95.513665, 47.73746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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