How far is Cedar Lake, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.24 mi
01h 52m
Flight
75.94 mi
122.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.94 mi
Kilometers
122.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.24 mi
Kilometers
145.22 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Cedar Lake
45.1 mi
00h 56m
To Saint Cloud
45.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on 250th Street East

    18 m · 5 sec · 250th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Panama Avenue

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Panama Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    152 m · 9 sec · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee

    3262 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2505 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 51%
US 169 North
21.5 mi · 24%
Panama Avenue
8.28 mi · 9%
Highway 13 South
5.56 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 3%
I 94 West
2.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 56m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Cedar Lake and 45.2 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 75.94 mi (122.22 km).

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#1 Cedar Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,021
Coordinates44.5871900, -93.4402300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.47 $24.94
Premium $4.39 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.86 $15.47 $30.94

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 Cedar Lake and Saint Cloud. The current time is 03:56:13.

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.