How far is Lake Eunice, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Eunice, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
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 Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Eunice and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Eunice and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 22
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 22
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 22
632 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
73 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left 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 Eunice 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.
West Mason Avenue
Continue on West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Eunice 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 Lake Eunice to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Lake Eunice and 73.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Eunice and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Staples
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 Staples.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Eunice and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).
#1 Lake Eunice
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 46.7460700, -95.9692200 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
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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