How far is Gaylord, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Gaylord, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaylord and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaylord and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Main Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2849 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22
994 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 22
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 212
3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
2073 ft · 38 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
1167 ft · 39 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto 13th Street East
877 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Front Street
1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 7 East
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
813 ft · 21 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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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 Gaylord and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Gaylord 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 Gaylord to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Dassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Gaylord and 41.5 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaylord and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Dassel
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 Dassel.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaylord and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).
#1 Gaylord
City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.5530200, -94.2205300 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
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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