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

The driving distance from Centerville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
72.82 mi
01h 29m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.82 mi
Kilometers
117.2 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Centerville
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Saint Cloud
36.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Centerville and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sorel Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Sorel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1697 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  27. 27

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
41.2 mi · 57%
MN-610
12.8 mi · 18%
US 10 West
3.93 mi · 5%
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 4%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 4%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 44m from Centerville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Centerville and 36.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerville (-93.05578, 45.16302)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.34
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.17 $18.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $4.39 $11.29 $22.57
Diesel $4.86 $12.50 $25.00

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Saint Cloud. The current time is 18:11:22.

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.