How far is East Bethel, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from East Bethel, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Bethel and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Bethel and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South
963 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
815 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast
7.3 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
7 mi · 12 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
60 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2455 ft · 49 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
26 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
55 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Line Avenue Northwest
13 m · 1 sec · Line Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Line Avenue Northwest
2094 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
3205 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Voyageur Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 33 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left 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 East Bethel and Saint Cloud.
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.
Jefferson Boulevard
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Bethel and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Bethel to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from East Bethel and 28.3 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Bethel and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Big Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Bethel and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.57 km).
#1 East Bethel
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 12,102 |
| Coordinates | 45.3194100, -93.2024500 |
| 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: Courthouse Square (-94.162653, 45.560988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
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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