How far is Foley, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Foley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.19 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.17 mi
22.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.19 mi
Kilometers
24.45 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Foley
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-04-15T06:46
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Foley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sauk Rapids
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Foley
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Cloud
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foley and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 37 sec · 7th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Avenue South
0.2 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue North
0.15 mi · 1%
Courthouse Square
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Rapids
00h 10m from Foley
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Foley and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foley to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Foley and 7.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Foley and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

3 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Foley (-93.9097, 45.66469)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 Foley and Saint Cloud. The current time is 06:46:59.

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.