How far is Grand Marais, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Marais, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Marais and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Marais and Saint Cloud.
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Start on West 1st Street
83 m · 13 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
65 m · 15 sec · North Broadway
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Turn sharp left onto West Highway 61
82.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min · West Highway 61
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 61
23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
75.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
1085 ft · 27 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
16.3 mi · 19 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 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 Grand Marais 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.
West Highway 61
Turn sharp left onto West Highway 61
82.9 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Grand Marais and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Marais to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Scanlon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Grand Marais and 127.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.01 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Grand Marais and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Scanlon
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 Scanlon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Marais and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 236.28 mi (380.25 km).
#1 Grand Marais
City in Minnesota, U.
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 47.7504500, -90.3342700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.40 | $78.79 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
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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