How far is Cold Spring, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Cold Spring, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Main Street
2868 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
13 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 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 Cold Spring and Saint Cloud.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Cold Spring and 9.7 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cold Spring and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
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 Rockville.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cold Spring and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 km).
#1 Cold Spring
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 45.4558000, -94.4288800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
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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