How far is Alida, MN from Leonard, MN?

The driving distance from Alida, MN to Leonard, MN is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
21.8 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.62 mi
29.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.62 mi
Kilometers
29.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.08 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leonard
Tue, May 5, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Alida
Tue, May 5, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alida
2026-05-05T04:11
Arrive Leonard
Tue, May 5, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alida
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shevlin
MN

Township in Clearwater County, Minnesota

From Alida
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Leonard
11.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alida and Leonard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alida and Leonard.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road

    2370 ft · 42 sec · Upper Rice Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway 2

    10.6 mi · 14 min · County Highway 2

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2732 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 2

    8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway 2

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 119

    2522 ft · 1 min · County Road 119

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    102 m · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alida and Leonard.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway 2
18.7 mi · 86%
County Road 119
0.48 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Upper Rice Lake Road
0.45 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shevlin
00h 16m from Alida
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alida and Partly Sunny near Leonard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alida to Leonard?

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Shevlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Alida and 11.5 miles from Leonard.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alida and Partly Sunny near Leonard.

Stop Ideas Near Shevlin

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

91 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alida and Leonard. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.97 km).

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#1 Alida

Alida is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.3835700, -95.2347400
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
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#2 Leonard

City in Minnesota, United States

Population44
Coordinates47.6519000, -95.2722300
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Rice Lake Road (-95.234695, 47.383539)
End: (-95.272197, 47.6519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.39 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.86 $3.75 $7.49

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alida and Leonard. The current time is 04:11:26.

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.