How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Lake City, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lake City, MN is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 02h 53m.
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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Lake City.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard
760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61
75 m · 3 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto West Chestnut Street
55 m · 8 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Lake City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Lake City?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 68.9 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.5 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.4496800, -92.2682000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-92.2682, 44.44968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
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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