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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.62 mi
03h 09m
Flight
151.71 mi
244.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.62 mi
Kilometers
269.76 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Dilworth
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dilworth
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 5:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dilworth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Evansville
MN

City in Minnesota

From Dilworth
83.7 mi
01h 34m
To Saint Cloud
83.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    21 m · 10 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Avenue East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2092 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto 70th Street South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 70th Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2302 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    151.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 75

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

  11. 11

    Continue on Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
70th Street South
154 mi · 92%
County Road 75
5.84 mi · 3%
Center Avenue East
2.57 mi · 2%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 1%
Division Street
1.12 mi · 1%
CR 75
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansville
01h 34m from Dilworth
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Staples

79 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

92 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dilworth and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 151.71 mi (244.16 km).

Dilworth

#1 Dilworth

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,452
Coordinates46.8766300, -96.7034100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Dilworth (-96.70341, 46.87663)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dilworth and Saint Cloud. The current time is 13:54:42.

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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.