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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Tame Fish Lake Road
12 m · 3 sec · Tame Fish Lake Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2843 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Business 371
2 mi · 3 min · Business 371
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Turn left onto St Mathias Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · St Mathias Road
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Turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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Turn left onto County Road 121
2465 ft · 1 min · County Road 121
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Bay Lake
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 985 |
| Coordinates | 46.4094100, -93.8738700 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Mathias
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 651 |
| Coordinates | 46.2227400, -94.2511100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Mathias (-94.25111, 46.22274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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