How far is Leonard, MN from Alida, MN?
The driving distance from Leonard, MN to Alida, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Clearwater County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonard and Alida.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 119
2522 ft · 1 min · County Road 119
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Turn left onto County Highway 2
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway 2
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Continue on Main Street
2423 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2690 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 2
10.6 mi · 14 min · County Highway 2
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Turn right onto Upper Rice Lake Road
2370 ft · 39 sec · Upper Rice Lake Road
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leonard and Alida.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Highway 2
Turn right onto County Highway 2
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Leonard and Partly Sunny near Alida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leonard to Alida?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shevlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Leonard and 10.3 miles from Alida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leonard and Partly Sunny near Alida.
Stop Ideas Near Shevlin
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 Shevlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonard and Alida. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.97 km).
#1 Leonard
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 44 |
| Coordinates | 47.6519000, -95.2722300 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alida
Alida is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3835700, -95.2347400 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alida (-95.23474, 47.38357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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