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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Halfway Point
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Township in Clearwater County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alida and Leonard.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway 2
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Turn right onto County Road 119
2522 ft · 1 min · County Road 119
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
102 m · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alida and Leonard.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shevlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alida and Leonard. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.97 km).
#1 Alida
Alida is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3835700, -95.2347400 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leonard
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 44 |
| Coordinates | 47.6519000, -95.2722300 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-95.272197, 47.6519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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