How far is Lake City, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Lake City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 02h 55m.
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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Saint Cloud.
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Start on West Chestnut Street
55 m · 13 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Lakeshore Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Hastings Road South
1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 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 Lake City and Saint Cloud.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lake City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Lake City and 68.7 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lake City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.5 km).
#1 Lake City
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.4496800, -92.2682000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.26 | $42.51 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
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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