How far is Bay Lake, MN from Saint Mathias, MN?

The driving distance from Bay Lake, MN to Saint Mathias, MN is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.42 mi
00h 56m
Flight
22.15 mi
35.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57.01 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Mathias
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Bay Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Lake
2026-04-23T13:18
Arrive Saint Mathias
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodrow
MN

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

From Bay Lake
17.7 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Mathias
17.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Lake and Saint Mathias.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Lake and Saint Mathias.

  1. 1

    Start on Tame Fish Lake Road

    12 m · 3 sec · Tame Fish Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 6

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    2843 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Business 371

    2 mi · 3 min · Business 371

  17. 17

    Turn left onto St Mathias Road

    5.7 mi · 14 min · St Mathias Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sleepy Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 121

    2465 ft · 1 min · County Road 121

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 121

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Lake and Saint Mathias.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
14 mi · 39%
St Mathias Road
5.73 mi · 16%
State Highway 6
4.75 mi · 13%
Business 371
1.98 mi · 6%
South 6th Street
1.89 mi · 5%
Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Voyageur Highway

Continue on Voyageur Highway

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodrow
00h 28m from Bay Lake
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bay Lake and Light Rain Likely near Saint Mathias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Lake to Saint Mathias?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Woodrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Bay Lake and 17.7 miles from Saint Mathias.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bay Lake and Light Rain Likely near Saint Mathias.

Stop Ideas Near Woodrow

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

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

RAIL

Staples

55 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Lake and Saint Mathias. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.64 km).

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#1 Bay Lake

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population985
Coordinates46.4094100, -93.8738700
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Mathias

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population651
Coordinates46.2227400, -94.2511100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Lake (-93.87387, 46.40941)
End: Saint Mathias (-94.25111, 46.22274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
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.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.39 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $4.86 $6.08 $12.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Lake and Saint Mathias. The current time is 13:18:42.

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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.