How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Lakeland, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lakeland, MN is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.01 mi
01h 49m
Flight
79.74 mi
128.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.74 mi
Kilometers
128.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.01 mi
Kilometers
148.07 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-15T09:25
Arrive Lakeland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
45.9 mi
00h 54m
To Lakeland
46.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Lakeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 5th Street North

    73 m · 5 sec · 5th Street North

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street North

    1392 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Quinnell Avenue North

    11 m · 2 sec · Quinnell Avenue North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quinnell Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
68.2 mi · 74%
US 10 East
15.9 mi · 17%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 6%
Washington Memorial Drive
0.67 mi · 1%
West Saint Germain Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Saint Croix Trail North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 54m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Lakeland?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 46.1 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 79.74 mi (128.33 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Lakeland

#2 Lakeland

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates44.9563600, -92.7657600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Lakeland (-92.76576, 44.95636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.20
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.60 $23.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.74 $25.49
Premium $4.39 $14.27 $28.55
Diesel $4.86 $15.81 $31.62

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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There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Lakeland. The current time is 09:25:40.

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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.