Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gonvick, MN
Tom Fisk
Alida, MN
Tom Fisk
Gonvick to Alida is 35.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via County Highway 2 and State Highway 92, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, primarily in Minnesota. You'll mostly be on well-maintained roads, making for a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger itinerary, offering a simple transit between two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 2 | 19 mi | 25m |
| Leonard Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 92 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 2 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Upper Rice Lake Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gonvick, MN and Alida, MN.
Start on Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto MN 92
Continue on MN 92
Turn left onto MN 223
Turn right onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn left onto US 2
Turn right onto CR 2
Turn right onto Upper Rice Lake Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Gonvick, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto MN 92 / State Highway 92
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MN 223 / Leonard Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 2 / County Highway 2
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 2 / County Highway 2
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.85 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Gonvick on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Alida on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
69°F
Leonard, MN
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 68% of the drive on roads like County Highway 2 and State Highway 92. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 19 miles on County Highway 2. After this highway segment, expect a transition to more local roads for the remainder of the trip. The driving experience is predominantly rural cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 2 and Leonard Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 92 / State Highway 92.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gonvick, MN to Alida, MN is easy. At 53m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 92 / State Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MN 223 / Leonard Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (CR 2 / County Highway 2): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
297 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
1,552 ft
~33.2 mi in
Elevation Range
256 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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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