How far is Cross Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Cross Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Cross Lake and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lake and Saint Cloud.
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Start on County Road 11
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 11
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 3
104 m · 6 sec · County Road 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 3
37 m · 3 sec · County Road 3
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 3
10.3 mi · 15 min · County Road 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 3
48 m · 5 sec · County Road 3
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 3
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 3
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Turn right onto Wise Road
135 m · 19 sec · Wise Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.5 mi · 9 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 4th Street
45 m · 4 sec · Northwest 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 4th Street
1113 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
2433 ft · 59 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right 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 Cross Lake and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Cross Lake and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Lake to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Cross Lake and 43 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cross Lake and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley
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 Fort Ripley.
Staples
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 75.94 mi (122.22 km).
#1 Cross Lake
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 46.6594100, -94.1138700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
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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