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

The driving distance from Canby, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.78 mi
03h 08m
Flight
118.66 mi
190.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.66 mi
Kilometers
190.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.78 mi
Kilometers
226.56 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Raymond
MN

City in Minnesota

From Canby
70.3 mi
01h 34m
To Saint Cloud
70.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Olaf Avenue North

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Saint Olaf Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 67
7.57 mi · 5%
Saint Olaf Avenue North
7.39 mi · 5%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 1%
10th Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
01h 34m from Canby
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canby and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canby to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Canby and 70.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.74 one way or $35.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, 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 Raymond.

RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 118.66 mi (190.96 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $17.74
Round trip
$35.48
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.74 $35.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.49 $38.97
Premium $4.39 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $4.86 $24.17 $48.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Saint Cloud. The current time is 21:24:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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