Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alida, MN
Tom Fisk
Leonard, MN
Tom Fisk
Alida, MN to Leonard, MN is 20.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via County Highway 2 and US-2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on main roads, making it a simple addition to a larger itinerary or a quick hop for local travel. Given its brief duration, you won't need extensive planning, but it's good to know the primary roads you'll be on.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 2 | 18.7 mi | 25m |
| US-2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road 119 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Upper Rice Lake Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alida, MN and Leonard, MN.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
Turn left onto CR 2
At end of road, turn left onto US-2
Turn right onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn right onto CR 119
Turn left onto CR 23
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 2 / County Highway 2
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 2 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 23 / 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.85 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Alida on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Leonard on Friday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll spend 93% of this 20.7-mile route on highways. Expect about 18.7 miles of continuous driving on County Highway 2 before transitioning to other roads. This means you'll experience mostly rural cruising with minimal interaction with city traffic. The highway portion should feel open, allowing for a steady pace.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 2 and US-2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Upper Rice Lake Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Upper Rice Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 2 / County Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (CR 2 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
1,544 ft
~1.5 mi in
Elevation Range
107 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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