How far is Chisholm, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chisholm and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West
13 m · 1 sec · Highway 169 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West
14.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 169 West
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Turn left
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
53.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 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 Chisholm 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 65
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
53.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chisholm 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 Chisholm to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McGregor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Chisholm and 90 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near McGregor
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 McGregor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).
#1 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.89 | $55.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.89 | $61.77 |
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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