Current Date And Time In Howard Lake, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:20:56 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,039
District: Wright County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Howard Lake, a city in Minnesota, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Howard Lake — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Howard Lake.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 45.0608° N | 94.0733° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.0608 | -94.0733 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 3' 39" N | 94° 4' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 3.648' N | 94° 4.3986' W |
| City | Howard Lake |
| State | Minnesota (State of Minnesota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Wright County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1855-01-01 |
| Population | 2,039 |
| Area (km²) | 5.31 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 383.99 /km² |
| Elevation | 310 m / 1,017 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.0608, -94.0733 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Howard Lake to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Minnesota.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | Minnesota | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Cokato | Minnesota | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Winsted | Minnesota | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Montrose | Minnesota | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Dassel | Minnesota | W | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Maple Lake | Minnesota | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Minnesota, the home state of Howard Lake, along with each city's aerial distance from Saint Paul, Minnesota's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 44.98° N | -93.2638° W | 253 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Paul | 44.9444° N | -93.0933° W | 242 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rochester | 44.0216° N | -92.4699° W | 312 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bloomington | 44.8408° N | -93.2983° W | 252 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duluth | 46.7833° N | -92.1066° W | 214 m | 218 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brooklyn Park | 45.0941° N | -93.3563° W | 265 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plymouth | 45.0105° N | -93.4555° W | 296 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maple Grove | 45.0725° N | -93.4558° W | 287 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Woodbury | 44.9239° N | -92.9594° W | 324 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eagan | 44.8041° N | -93.1669° W | 292 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Saint Cloud Regional Airport IATA: STC 54 km (34 mi) from Howard Lake |
The exact GPS location of Howard Lake gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Minnesota. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Minnesota state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Howard Lake are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Howard Lake lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Howard Lake sits within Minnesota, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Howard Lake for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Minnesota. › Browse every city in Minnesota
Coordinates for Howard Lake in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Howard Lake are latitude 45.0608° and longitude -94.0733°. In directional format: 45.0608° N, 94.0733° W. These coordinates mark the center of Howard Lake in Minnesota and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Howard Lake is a city in Minnesota, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Wright County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Howard Lake sits at: Latitude 45° 3' 39" N and Longitude 94° 4' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Howard Lake has a population of approximately 2,039 people. This is roughly 0.040% of Minnesota's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Minnesota.
The interactive satellite map of Howard Lake is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.0608, -94.0733 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Howard Lake in Minnesota. For broader context, explore the Minnesota state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Howard Lake is Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Howard Lake is approximately 78 km (49 mi) from Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Minnesota.
Howard Lake sits at an elevation of approximately 310 meters (1,017 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Minnesota.
The closest cities to Howard Lake include Waverly, Cokato, Winsted. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Howard Lake, sunrise is at 04:13 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 14h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Howard Lake's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Howard Lake is approximately 5,016 km (3,117 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,397 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Howard Lake — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,276 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Howard Lake is approximately 616 km (383 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
