How far is Round Lake, MN from Lismore, MN?

The driving distance from Round Lake, MN to Lismore, MN is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.41 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.9 mi
44.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.41 mi
Kilometers
63.43 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 12:04 PM CST
Return by in Round Lake
Fri, Nov 6, 12:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake
2026-11-06T11:08
Arrive Lismore
Fri, Nov 6, 12:04 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake
9:30 PM CST
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
Rushmore
MN

City in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Round Lake
19.7 mi
00h 27m
To Lismore
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake and Lismore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Lismore.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1100 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amy Avenue

    7.2 mi · 17 min · Amy Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Worthington

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 91: Adrian, Lake Wilson

    1442 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 91

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    2639 ft · 1 min · 170th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 4th Street

    1214 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    137 m · 15 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake and Lismore.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
23.9 mi · 61%
Amy Avenue
7.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 91
7.04 mi · 18%
170th Street
0.5 mi · 1%
MN 91
0.27 mi · 1%
East 4th Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rushmore
00h 27m from Round Lake
Leave By
4:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Round Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Round Lake to Lismore?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Rushmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Round Lake and 19.8 miles from Lismore.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Round Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Lismore.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Lismore. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).

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#1 Round Lake

City in Minnesota, United States

Population364
Coordinates43.5405200, -95.4683400
Altitude475
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lismore

City in Minnesota, USA

Population172
Coordinates43.7477400, -95.9472400
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Start: Round Lake (-95.46834, 43.54052)
End: Lismore (-95.94724, 43.74774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.22 $12.45
Premium $5.00 $6.96 $13.91
Diesel $6.12 $8.50 $17.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake and Lismore. The current time is 11:08:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.