How far is Dilworth, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Dilworth, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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 09m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dilworth and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Center Avenue East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right
2092 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto 70th Street South
2.1 mi · 3 min · 70th Street South
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Turn left
2302 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
151.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on County Road 75
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75
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Continue on Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 Dilworth and Saint Cloud.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
70th Street South
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Dilworth and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dilworth to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Dilworth and 83.9 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Dilworth and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Evansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dilworth and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 151.71 mi (244.16 km).
#1 Dilworth
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,452 |
| Coordinates | 46.8766300, -96.7034100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.17 | $46.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.96 | $51.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
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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