How far is Granite Falls, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Granite Falls, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.26 mi
02h 10m
Flight
85.02 mi
136.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.02 mi
Kilometers
136.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Granite Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Falls
2026-04-14T20:55
Arrive Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Falls
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
Spicer
MN

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Granite Falls
50.6 mi
01h 05m
To Saint Cloud
50.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Avenue

    14 m · 7 sec · 9th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Granite Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Granite Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Falls 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
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 2%
Division Street
0.76 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
44th Avenue North
0.37 mi
Granite Street
0.3 mi
10th Avenue South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spicer
01h 05m from Granite Falls
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Spicer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Granite Falls and 50.7 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Granite Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Spicer

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.82 km).

Granite Falls

#1 Granite Falls

City in Minnesota

Population1,863
Coordinates44.8099600, -95.5455800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Granite Falls (-95.54558, 44.80996)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $12.74
Round trip
$25.48
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.74 $25.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.00 $28.00
Premium $4.39 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $4.86 $17.36 $34.73

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 Granite Falls and Saint Cloud. The current time is 20:55:15.

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.