How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Rice Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Rice Lake, MN is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Rice Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Rice Lake.
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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
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto State 64
15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto State 200
4.3 mi · 8 min · State 200
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Continue on State Highway 200
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto County Highway 2
9.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway 2
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Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto County Highway 35
5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 35
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Rice Lake Road
23 m · 2 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Rice Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 64 Southwest
Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Rice Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Rice Lake?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Poplar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 90.8 miles from Rice Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Rice Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Poplar
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 Poplar.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Rice Lake. Straight-line distance: 141.71 mi (228.06 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rice Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,129 |
| Coordinates | 47.3902400, -95.5091900 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice Lake (-95.50919, 47.39024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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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