How far is Hoyt Lakes, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.87 mi
04h 05m
Flight
166.03 mi
267.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.03 mi
Kilometers
267.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.87 mi
Kilometers
324.88 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Hoyt Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoyt Lakes
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoyt Lakes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moose Lake
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Hoyt Lakes
100.8 mi
02h 02m
To Saint Cloud
101 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 100

    2071 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 100

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora

    1085 ft · 27 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Cloud.

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
57.2 mi · 28%
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 27%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
32.8 mi · 16%
County Highway 100
11.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 37
1.85 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Lake
02h 02m from Hoyt Lakes
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hoyt Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoyt Lakes to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Hoyt Lakes and 101 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hoyt Lakes and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

60 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

66 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 166.03 mi (267.2 km).

Hoyt Lakes

#1 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.82
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.41 $50.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.92 $55.84
Premium $4.39 $31.27 $62.54
Diesel $4.86 $34.63 $69.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Cloud. The current time is 04:14:58.

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.