How far is Howard Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Howard Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard Lake and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Lake and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 6th Street
1420 ft · 40 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto County Road 5 Southwest
6 mi · 8 min · County Road 5 Southwest
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Continue on County Road 5 Northwest
7.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 5 Northwest
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Continue on Excelsior Avenue South
2320 ft · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue South
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Turn left onto Elm Street West
9.4 mi · 12 min · Elm Street West
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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 Howard 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.
Sunny leaving Howard 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 Howard Lake to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
South Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Howard Lake and 23.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard Lake and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near South Haven
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 South Haven.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 34.82 mi (56.03 km).
#1 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
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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