How far is Brainerd, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Brainerd, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brainerd and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brainerd and Saint Cloud.
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Start on South 6th Street
821 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Street
2735 ft · 1 min · Laurel Street
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Continue on West Laurel Street
3165 ft · 1 min · West Laurel Street
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Continue on Highland Scenic Drive South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Scenic Drive South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highland Scenic Drive South
33 m · 3 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highland Scenic Drive South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highland Scenic Drive South
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Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
25.8 mi · 30 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left 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 Brainerd and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brainerd and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brainerd to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Brainerd and 31.8 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brainerd and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brainerd and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 55.12 mi (88.7 km).
#1 Brainerd
City in Minnesota
| Population | 13,449 |
| Coordinates | 46.3580200, -94.2008300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
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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