How far is Chisago City, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
88.68 mi
01h 27m
Flight
63.01 mi
101.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.68 mi
Kilometers
142.71 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-04-18T06:56
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
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
Wyanett
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Chisago City
36.4 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Cloud
52.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lofton Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lofton Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail

    65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue East

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 95

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto MN 23 W

    5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W

  24. 24

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  25. 25

    Continue on Division Street

    1624 ft · 46 sec · Division Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 37 sec · 7th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  28. 28

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisago City 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
30.1 mi · 34%
State Highway 95
12.5 mi · 14%
Highway 95 Northwest
5.97 mi · 7%
MN 23 W
5.33 mi · 6%
Lincoln Road
4.69 mi · 5%
Lofton Avenue
3.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 95 Northeast

Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyanett
00h 43m from Chisago City
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Chisago City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chisago City to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Wyanett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Chisago City and 52.3 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Chisago City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Wyanett

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.4 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Moberg Trail (-92.889965, 45.373618)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.27 $24.55
Premium $4.39 $13.75 $27.49
Diesel $4.86 $15.22 $30.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and Saint Cloud. The current time is 06:56:08.

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.