How far is Carlos, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Carlos, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlos and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlos and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 2nd Street
21 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
1990 ft · 55 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on County Road 9 Northeast
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 9 Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 9 Northeast
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road 9 Northeast
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Continue on Nelson Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Nelson Street North
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Turn left onto Douglas County Highway 82
4.6 mi · 6 min · Douglas County Highway 82
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Continue on West Nokomis Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Nokomis Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Take the ramp left
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 46 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 Carlos 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.
State Highway 27
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Carlos and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlos to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Carlos and 35.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Carlos and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Melrose
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 Melrose.
St. Cloud
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlos and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 61.43 mi (98.87 km).
#1 Carlos
City in Douglas County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.9724600, -95.2922600 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
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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