How far is Credit River, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Credit River, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
83.31 mi
01h 28m
Flight
72.18 mi
116.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.18 mi
Kilometers
116.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, May 30, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Credit River
Sat, May 30, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Credit River
2026-05-30T10:13
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, May 30, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Credit River
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Credit River
41.6 mi
00h 44m
To Saint Cloud
41.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Credit River and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Texas Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1823 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dakota Street South

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 150th Street West

    154 m · 14 sec · 150th Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    2644 ft · 51 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Park Drive

    31 m · 3 sec · South Park Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Drive

    3190 ft · 1 min · South Park Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 13 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee

    3262 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2505 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Credit River 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 55%
US 169 North
21.5 mi · 26%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 4%
Texas Avenue
2.98 mi · 4%
Highway 13 South
2.55 mi · 3%
I 94 West
2.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 44m from Credit River
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Credit River and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Credit River to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Credit River and 41.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Credit River and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Credit River and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.16 km).

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#1 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas Avenue (-93.379196, 44.674406)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.53 $23.06
Premium $4.39 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.86 $14.30 $28.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Credit River and Saint Cloud. The current time is 10:13:40.

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.