How far is Scandia, MN from Lake Elmo, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Lake Elmo, MN is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and Lake Elmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Lake Elmo.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 24 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right onto Scandia Trail North
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto St Croix Trail North
13.8 mi · 20 min · St Croix Trail North
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Continue on Main Street North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street East
1.2 km · 2 min · Myrtle Street East
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Turn left onto Owens Street South
662 ft · 20 sec · Owens Street South
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Turn right onto Olive Street West
3048 ft · 1 min · Olive Street West
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Continue on Stillwater Boulevard North
3.6 mi · 7 min · Stillwater Boulevard North
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Continue on Stillwater Boulevard North
1.5 km · 2 min · Stillwater Boulevard North
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Turn left onto Lake Elmo Avenue North
2364 ft · 1 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Elmo Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia and Lake Elmo.
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.
St Croix Trail North
Turn right onto St Croix Trail North
13.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Patchy Fog near Lake Elmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Lake Elmo?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Stillwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Scandia and 10.9 miles from Lake Elmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Patchy Fog near Lake Elmo.
Stop Ideas Near Stillwater
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 Stillwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Lake Elmo. Straight-line distance: 18.17 mi (29.24 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Elmo
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 9,280 |
| Coordinates | 44.9958000, -92.8793800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Elmo Avenue North (-92.879405, 44.9958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
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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