How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Cross Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Cross Lake, MN is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Cross Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Cross Lake.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Turn left
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right
2133 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto County Road 18
542 ft · 17 sec · County Road 18
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18
42 m · 4 sec · County Road 18
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 18
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Pine Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · Red Pine Drive
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto County Road 39
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 39
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Turn right onto Fawn Lake Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fawn Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Cross Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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32.6 mi · 00h 38m
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 Saint Cloud and Sunny near Cross Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Cross Lake?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 46.3 miles from Cross Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Cross Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley
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 Fort Ripley.
Staples
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Cross Lake. Straight-line distance: 75.94 mi (122.22 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Lake
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 46.6594100, -94.1138700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Lake (-94.11387, 46.65941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
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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