How far is Lake Crystal, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Crystal, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Crystal and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Crystal and Saint Cloud.
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Start on West Prince Street
23 m · 7 sec · West Prince Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1970 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto MN 60 E
1223 ft · 27 sec · MN 60 E
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Dogwood Road
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Continue on 200th Street
2863 ft · 1 min · 200th Street
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Continue on 510th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 510th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto County Road 45
1800 ft · 49 sec · County Road 45
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Continue on County Highway 24
1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway 24
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Continue on 4th Street
1 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 541st Avenue
859 ft · 24 sec · 541st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 541st Avenue
96 m · 9 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 14 West
1563 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North
1628 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 15
38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Main Street South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15
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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 Lake Crystal and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 01h 01m
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 Showers leaving Lake Crystal and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Crystal to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Biscay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Lake Crystal and 57 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Crystal and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Biscay
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 Biscay.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Crystal and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 100.57 mi (161.85 km).
#1 Lake Crystal
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,512 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058000, -94.2188500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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