How far is Cambridge, MN from Stillwater, MN?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MN to Stillwater, MN is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 13m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Stillwater.
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Start on 1st Avenue West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Forest Lake
1594 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South
4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
81 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1873 ft · 33 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
4.6 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North
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Continue on Manning Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dellwood Road
70 m · 5 sec · Dellwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dellwood Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dellwood Road
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Stillwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Light Rain leaving Cambridge and Rain near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Cambridge and 26.4 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Cambridge and Rain near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 41.06 mi (66.08 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 45.5727400, -93.2243900 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 45.0563600, -92.8060400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-92.80604, 45.05636)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.25 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
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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