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

The driving distance from Collegeville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.37 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.97 mi
16.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.37 mi
Kilometers
18.3 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Collegeville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegeville
2026-04-17T08:52
Arrive Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Collegeville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waite Park
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Collegeville
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Cloud
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Collegeville Road

    103 m · 22 sec · Old Collegeville Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Collegeville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Collegeville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 75

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road 75

  4. 4

    Continue on Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collegeville and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 75
5.86 mi · 52%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 17%
Collegeville Road
1.34 mi · 12%
Division Street
1.12 mi · 10%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 5%
44th Avenue North
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 75

Turn left onto County Road 75

5.86 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waite Park
00h 10m from Collegeville
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Collegeville and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Collegeville to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Waite Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Collegeville and 5.7 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Collegeville and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Waite Park

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

6 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

99 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

105 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 km).

Collegeville

#1 Collegeville

Urban township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,478
Coordinates45.5944100, -94.3630500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Collegeville (-94.36305, 45.59441)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.57 $3.14
Premium $4.39 $1.76 $3.51
Diesel $4.86 $1.95 $3.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Collegeville and Saint Cloud. The current time is 08:52:56.

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.