How far is Chaska, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaska and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska and Saint Cloud.
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Start on West 6th Street
97 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
127 m · 20 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 East
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline
28.6 mi · 31 min · MnRoad Mainline
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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.
Sunny leaving Chaska and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaska to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 39.5 miles from Chaska and 39.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaska and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.36 km).
#1 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
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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