How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Lake Crystal, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lake Crystal, MN is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Lake Crystal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Lake Crystal.
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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 · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14
115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 12, CR 24: Courtland
1588 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 541st Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · 541st Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
3098 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on County Highway 24
1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway 24
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Continue on County Road 45
1800 ft · 51 sec · County Road 45
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto 510th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · 510th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
2863 ft · 1 min · 200th Street
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Continue on Dogwood Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Dogwood Road
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Turn right onto MN 60 W
155 m · 9 sec · MN 60 W
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Take the exit slight left toward North Main Street
714 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1970 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Prince Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Prince Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Prince Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Lake Crystal.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Crystal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Lake Crystal?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Biscay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Saint Cloud and 57 miles from Lake Crystal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Crystal.
Stop Ideas Near Biscay
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 Biscay.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lake Crystal. Straight-line distance: 100.57 mi (161.85 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Crystal
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,512 |
| Coordinates | 44.1058000, -94.2188500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Crystal (-94.21885, 44.1058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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