How far is Madison Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Madison Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
130.99 mi
02h 49m
Flight
95.24 mi
153.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.24 mi
Kilometers
153.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.99 mi
Kilometers
210.8 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Madison Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Lake
2026-04-15T13:23
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison Lake
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
Brownton
MN

Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Madison Lake
65.5 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Cloud
65.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Lake and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Avenue

    6 m · 6 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1246 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 60

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 60

  5. 5

    Turn right

    35.5 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North

    1628 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 15

    38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 15

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Lake 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
87.1 mi · 66%
Highway 60
3.45 mi · 3%
Main Street South
1.71 mi · 1%
3rd Street North
1.63 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi
Main Street North
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownton
01h 24m from Madison Lake
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Madison Lake 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 Madison Lake to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Madison Lake and 65.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Madison Lake and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Brownton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 95.24 mi (153.28 km).

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#1 Madison Lake

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,202
Coordinates44.2044100, -93.8155100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.98
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.49 $32.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.12 $36.23
Premium $4.39 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $4.86 $22.47 $44.94

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 Madison Lake and Saint Cloud. The current time is 13:23:38.

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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.