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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Lindstrom, MN is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
72.57 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.78 mi
104.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.78 mi
Kilometers
104.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindstrom
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-19T08:53
Arrive Lindstrom
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Wyanett
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
36.2 mi
00h 50m
To Lindstrom
36.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    5.3 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 15th Street Northeast

    1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 95

    7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 95 Northwest

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue West

    2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue West

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1291 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    602 ft · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Hemingway Avenue

    1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lake Boulevard

    2364 ft · 33 sec · Lake Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Park Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
23.2 mi · 32%
Highway 95 Northwest
12.9 mi · 18%
State Highway 95
12.5 mi · 17%
Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10%
3rd Street Southeast
5.32 mi · 7%
Lincoln Trail
3.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 95 Northeast

Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyanett
00h 50m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Lindstrom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Wyanett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 36.4 miles from Lindstrom.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Lindstrom.

Stop Ideas Near Wyanett

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lindstrom. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.25 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Lindstrom

City in Minnesota, USA

Population4,731
Coordinates45.3894100, -92.8479900
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Lindstrom (-92.84799, 45.38941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.27
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.14 $18.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.04 $20.08
Premium $4.39 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $4.86 $12.45 $24.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Lindstrom. The current time is 08:53:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.