How far is French Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from French Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between French Lake and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Lake and Saint Cloud.
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Start on County Road 3 Northwest
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 3 Northwest
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Continue on Oliver Avenue Northwest
2734 ft · 55 sec · Oliver Avenue Northwest
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Continue on County Road 3 Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 3 Northwest
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Continue on Oliver Avenue Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oliver Avenue Northwest
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Continue on County Road 3 Northwest
2370 ft · 51 sec · County Road 3 Northwest
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn sharp right
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right 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 French 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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp right
18.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving French 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 French Lake to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from French Lake and 16.2 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around French Lake and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Kimball
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 Kimball.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between French Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 French Lake
Township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,248 |
| Coordinates | 45.1999600, -94.1855400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
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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