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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
5.3 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Highway 95 Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1291 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
602 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Hemingway Avenue
1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
2364 ft · 33 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Street
41 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyanett.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Lindstrom. Straight-line distance: 64.78 mi (104.25 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindstrom
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 4,731 |
| Coordinates | 45.3894100, -92.8479900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindstrom (-92.84799, 45.38941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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