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

The driving distance from Glenwood, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
65.52 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.52 mi
Kilometers
105.45 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-15T23:47
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Glenwood
32.7 mi
00h 44m
To Saint Cloud
32.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Clear

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    23.5 mi · 35 min · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1183 ft · 27 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: St. Cloud

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 75

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

  7. 7

    Continue on Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
30.8 mi · 47%
Minnesota Avenue East
23.5 mi · 36%
County Road 75
5.84 mi · 9%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 3%
Division Street
1.12 mi · 2%
CR 75
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

30.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
00h 44m from Glenwood
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Clear near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Glenwood and 32.8 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Clear near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenwood (-95.38976, 45.65024)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.49
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.24 $16.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.39 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $4.86 $11.24 $22.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and Saint Cloud. The current time is 23:47:17.

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.