How far is Saint Mathias, MN from Bay Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Mathias, MN to Bay Lake, MN is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Mathias and Bay Lake.
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Start on County Road 121
2465 ft · 1 min · County Road 121
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Turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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Turn left onto St Mathias Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · St Mathias Road
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Turn right onto Business 371
2 mi · 3 min · Business 371
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Continue on South 6th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 29 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Tame Fish Lake Road
12 m · 1 sec · Tame Fish Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tame Fish Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Mathias and Bay Lake.
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.
Voyageur Highway
Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Saint Mathias and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bay Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Mathias to Bay Lake?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Saint Mathias and 13.2 miles from Bay Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Saint Mathias and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bay Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Woodrow
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 Woodrow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Mathias and Bay Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.64 km).
#1 Saint Mathias
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 651 |
| Coordinates | 46.2227400, -94.2511100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay Lake
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 985 |
| Coordinates | 46.4094100, -93.8738700 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tame Fish Lake Road (-93.873823, 46.409475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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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