How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
69.85 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.27 mi
95.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.85 mi
Kilometers
112.41 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gull Lake
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gull 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
Belle Prairie
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From East Gull Lake
34.9 mi
00h 44m
To Saint Cloud
34.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Gull Lake and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street North

    120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gull Lake and Saint Cloud.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 125
67 mi · 96%
Gull Lake Dam Road
1.31 mi · 2%
East Saint Germain Street
0.74 mi · 1%
East Gull Lake Drive
0.3 mi
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Veterans Bridge
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 125

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Prairie
00h 44m from East Gull Lake
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Gull Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Gull Lake to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Belle Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from East Gull Lake and 34.9 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Gull Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Staples

50 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 59.27 mi (95.38 km).

East Gull Lake

#1 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.56
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.78 $17.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.65 $19.29
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.61
Diesel $4.86 $11.97 $23.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Gull Lake and Saint Cloud. The current time is 23:59:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.