How far is Lakeland, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeland, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
91.33 mi
01h 51m
Flight
79.74 mi
128.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.74 mi
Kilometers
128.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.33 mi
Kilometers
146.98 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland
2026-04-15T07:37
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lakeland
45.6 mi
00h 55m
To Saint Cloud
45.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnell Avenue North

    11 m · 7 sec · Quinnell Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street North

    1347 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail North

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North

    2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 50%
I 694 North
30.6 mi · 33%
I 94 West
8.77 mi · 10%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 3%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Saint Croix Trail North
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 55m from Lakeland
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakeland and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Lakeland and 45.7 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakeland and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 79.74 mi (128.33 km).

Lakeland

#1 Lakeland

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates44.9563600, -92.7657600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeland (-92.76576, 44.95636)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.98
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.49 $22.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.63 $25.25
Premium $4.39 $14.14 $28.28
Diesel $4.86 $15.66 $31.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland and Saint Cloud. The current time is 07:37:50.

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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.