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

The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
148.46 mi
02h 59m
Flight
121.78 mi
195.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.78 mi
Kilometers
195.98 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.46 mi
Kilometers
238.93 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cormorant
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cormorant
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
Garfield
MN

City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States

From Cormorant
74.1 mi
01h 29m
To Saint Cloud
74.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 75

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

  16. 16

    Continue on Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
110 mi · 74%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 9%
County Road 75
5.84 mi · 4%
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.72 mi · 3%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 2%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
01h 29m from Cormorant
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cormorant 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 Cormorant to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Cormorant and 74.3 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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

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

RAIL

Staples

71 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

101 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.98 km).

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#1 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.40
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.70 $37.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.55 $41.09
Premium $4.39 $23.01 $46.03
Diesel $4.86 $25.49 $50.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cormorant and Saint Cloud. The current time is 03:56:27.

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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.