How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Lake Eunice, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lake Eunice, MN is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Lake Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Lake Eunice.
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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 left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway 22
5 m · 1 sec · County Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway 22
716 ft · 21 sec · County Highway 22
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Continue on County Highway 22
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 22
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Continue on County Highway 22
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 22
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Lake Eunice.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Light Rain Likely near Lake Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Lake Eunice?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 73.1 miles from Lake Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 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 Lake Eunice.
Stop Ideas Near Staples
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 Staples.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lake Eunice. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Eunice
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 46.7460700, -95.9692200 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Eunice (-95.96922, 46.74607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
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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