How far is Lindstrom, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Lindstrom, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindstrom and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindstrom and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Park Street
41 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
109 m · 32 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
2484 ft · 33 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail
65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 95
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto MN 23 W
5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on Division Street
1624 ft · 46 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 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 Lindstrom 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.
Highway 95 Northeast
Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Wyanett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Lindstrom and 36.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindstrom and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Wyanett
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 Wyanett.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindstrom and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.25 km).
#1 Lindstrom
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,731 |
| Coordinates | 45.3894100, -92.8479900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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