How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.94 mi
04h 05m
Flight
166.03 mi
267.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.03 mi
Kilometers
267.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.94 mi
Kilometers
324.99 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoyt Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Hoyt Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Moose Lake
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
100.8 mi
02h 02m
To Hoyt Lakes
101.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Hoyt Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Hoyt Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue East

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  22. 22

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 135

    11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway 100

    1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100

  25. 25

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  29. 29

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Hoyt Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
55.7 mi · 28%
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 23%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
28.4 mi · 14%
Interstate 35 North
28.4 mi · 14%
Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

36.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Lake
02h 02m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Light Rain Likely near Hoyt Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Hoyt Lakes?

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 101.1 miles from Hoyt Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Light Rain Likely near Hoyt Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

60 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

66 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 166.03 mi (267.2 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Hoyt Lakes

#2 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.82
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.41 $50.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.92 $55.84
Premium $4.39 $31.27 $62.54
Diesel $4.86 $34.63 $69.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Hoyt Lakes. The current time is 10:13:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.