How far is Ada, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Ada, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Saint Cloud.
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Start on East Main Street
21.5 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 140th Street North
7.9 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North
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Continue on 140th Street South
14.9 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South
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Continue on 140th St South
804 ft · 20 sec · 140th St South
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
135 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on County Road 75
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75
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Continue on Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 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 Ada and Saint Cloud.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
140th St South
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ada to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Ada and 95.5 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Ashby
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 Ashby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 164.27 mi (264.37 km).
#1 Ada
City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 47.2996900, -96.5153500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.73 | $65.47 |
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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