How far is Big Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Big Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Jefferson Boulevard
16 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Lake and Saint Cloud.
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.
Jefferson Boulevard
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Big Lake and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Lake to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Big Lake and 13.7 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Big Lake and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake
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 Clear Lake.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 25.62 mi (41.23 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 45.3324600, -93.7460800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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