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

The driving distance from Greenfield, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
47.21 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.02 mi
62.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.21 mi
Kilometers
75.97 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in Greenfield
Tue, Apr 14, 7:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-14T17:05
Arrive Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 6:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Greenfield
23.5 mi
00h 35m
To Saint Cloud
23.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Greenfield and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ingram Street

    2797 ft · 2 min · Ingram Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Greenfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodland Trail

    1 mi · 3 min · Woodland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pioneer Trail

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    2885 ft · 1 min · Rosedale Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rosedale Avenue North

    899 ft · 18 sec · Rosedale Avenue North

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1214 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
30 mi · 64%
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
4.59 mi · 10%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 7%
Greenfield Road
1.91 mi · 4%
Pioneer Trail
1.5 mi · 3%
Main Street North
1.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 35m from Greenfield
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Greenfield and 23.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates45.1033000, -93.6913500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenfield (-93.69135, 45.1033)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.39 $7.33 $14.67
Diesel $4.86 $8.12 $16.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Saint Cloud. The current time is 17:05:16.

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.