How far is Karlstad, MN from Saint Vincent, MN?

The driving distance from Karlstad, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
46.91 mi
01h 13m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.91 mi
Kilometers
75.5 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Vincent
Fri, Oct 16, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Karlstad
Sat, Oct 17, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Karlstad
2026-10-16T21:51
Arrive Saint Vincent
Fri, Oct 16, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Karlstad
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
Hallock
MN

City in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Karlstad
23.4 mi
00h 36m
To Saint Vincent
23.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Karlstad and Saint Vincent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Karlstad and Saint Vincent.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinley Avenue

    24 m · 6 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Atlantic Avenue

    18.3 mi · 27 min · North Atlantic Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 171

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 171

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    2395 ft · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Karlstad and Saint Vincent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Atlantic Avenue
18.3 mi · 39%
Main Street
12.6 mi · 27%
State Street
3.58 mi · 8%
State Highway 171
0.84 mi · 2%
Pacific Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Mc Kinley Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Atlantic Avenue

Turn right onto North Atlantic Avenue

18.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallock
00h 36m from Karlstad
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Karlstad and Mostly Sunny near Saint Vincent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Karlstad to Saint Vincent?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hallock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Karlstad and 23.5 miles from Saint Vincent.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Karlstad and Mostly Sunny near Saint Vincent.

Stop Ideas Near Hallock

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

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

RAIL

Grand Forks

96 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Karlstad and Saint Vincent. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.44 km).

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#1 Karlstad

City in Minnesota, USA

Population706
Coordinates48.5774800, -96.5206000
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Vincent

This small community is located in Kittson County, Minnesota, at an elevation of 794 feet.

Population53
Coordinates48.9677700, -97.2250600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Karlstad (-96.5206, 48.57748)
End: Saint Vincent (-97.22506, 48.96777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.76 $7.90 $15.81
Premium $5.32 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $6.17 $10.24 $20.49

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Karlstad and Saint Vincent. The current time is 21:51:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.