How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Lester Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lester Prairie, MN is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
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 Lester Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Lester Prairie.
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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
18.2 mi · 23 min · MN-15 S
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Turn sharp left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue South
2320 ft · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue South
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Continue on County Road 5 Northwest
7.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 5 Northwest
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Continue on County Road 5 Southwest
6 mi · 8 min · County Road 5 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street Southwest
1.8 mi · 2 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
2555 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on County Road 6 Southwest
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 6 Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street North
2 mi · 3 min · 6th Street North
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Continue on Babcock Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Babcock Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Babcock Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
2315 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto Juniper Street South
552 ft · 27 sec · Juniper Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
27 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Lester Prairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN-15 S
18.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Lester Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Lester Prairie?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Annandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 29.9 miles from Lester Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Lester Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Annandale
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 Annandale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lester Prairie. Straight-line distance: 47.14 mi (75.87 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lester Prairie
City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.8838500, -94.0416400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lester Prairie (-94.04164, 44.88385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
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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