How far is Anoka, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Anoka, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.96 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.96 mi
Kilometers
78.8 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Anoka
Fri, Apr 10, 3:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anoka
2026-04-10T13:08
Arrive Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anoka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Anoka
24.4 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Cloud
24.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anoka and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anoka and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1496 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2981 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North

    9 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North

    681 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street North

    120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anoka and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
46.6 mi · 95%
East Saint Germain Street
0.76 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Veterans Bridge
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

46.5 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 28m from Anoka
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anoka 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 Anoka to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Anoka and 24.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anoka and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anoka and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.78 km).

Anoka

#1 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Avenue (-93.38721, 45.19774)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.35
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.17 $12.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.78 $13.57
Premium $4.39 $7.60 $15.20
Diesel $4.86 $8.41 $16.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Anoka and Saint Cloud. The current time is 13:08:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.