How far is Elko New Market, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Elko New Market, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
96.17 mi
01h 56m
Flight
80 mi
128.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80 mi
Kilometers
128.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.17 mi
Kilometers
154.77 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Elko New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elko New Market
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elko New Market
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
Corcoran
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Elko New Market
48 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Cloud
48.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elko New Market and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elko New Market and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on France Avenue

    3041 ft · 49 sec · France Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  24. 24

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elko New Market 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 48%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 23%
I 35 North
19.7 mi · 21%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 3%
260th Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corcoran
00h 58m from Elko New Market
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Elko New Market and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elko New Market to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Elko New Market and 48.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Elko New Market and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Corcoran

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Corcoran and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corcoran.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

70 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elko New Market and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.74 km).

Elko New Market

#1 Elko New Market

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,733
Coordinates44.5647200, -93.3269400
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Elko New Market (-93.32694, 44.56472)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.39 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $4.86 $16.49 $32.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elko New Market and Saint Cloud. The current time is 06:02:42.

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.