How far is Spring Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
70 m · 13 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
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Turn left onto Highway 95 Northeast
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
39 m · 3 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 1 toward State Highway 95
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto MN 23 W
5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on Division Street
1624 ft · 46 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake and Saint Cloud.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Spring Lake and 27.8 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.42 km).
#1 Spring Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 45.5421800, -93.0657800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
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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