How far is Gonvick, MN from Alida, MN?

The driving distance from Gonvick, MN to Alida, MN is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.8 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.69 mi
44.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alida
Tue, May 5, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Gonvick
Tue, May 5, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonvick
2026-05-05T05:28
Arrive Alida
Tue, May 5, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gonvick
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
Leonard
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Gonvick
17.9 mi
00h 26m
To Alida
17.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gonvick and Alida.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gonvick and Alida.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    620 ft · 24 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92

    4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 92

  3. 3

    Continue on Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Leonard Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Leonard Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Highway 2

    8.4 mi · 12 min · County Highway 2

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2690 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway 2

    10.6 mi · 14 min · County Highway 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Upper Rice Lake Road

    2370 ft · 39 sec · Upper Rice Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonvick and Alida.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway 2
19 mi · 53%
Leonard Road
6.96 mi · 19%
State Highway 92
4.95 mi · 14%
Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
3.34 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Upper Rice Lake Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Highway 2

Turn right onto County Highway 2

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leonard
00h 26m from Gonvick
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gonvick and Partly Sunny near Alida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gonvick to Alida?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Leonard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Gonvick and 17.9 miles from Alida.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gonvick and Partly Sunny near Alida.

Stop Ideas Near Leonard

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

102 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonvick and Alida. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 km).

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#1 Gonvick

Human settlement in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population285
Coordinates47.7374600, -95.5136200
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alida

Alida is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.3835700, -95.2347400
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Start: Gonvick (-95.51362, 47.73746)
End: Alida (-95.23474, 47.38357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gonvick and Alida. The current time is 05:28:34.

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.