How far is Grand Rapids, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Northwest 5th Street
142 m · 15 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pokegama Avenue
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway
33.8 mi · 42 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue North
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Continue on US Highway 169
842 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
54 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
1953 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 16 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 Rapids 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.
US Highway 169
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Rapids to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Grand Rapids and 72 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.13 one way or $36.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grand Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Staples
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.6 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
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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