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

The driving distance from Hermantown, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
142.25 mi
02h 24m
Flight
126.03 mi
202.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.03 mi
Kilometers
202.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.25 mi
Kilometers
228.93 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Hermantown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermantown
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermantown
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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hermantown
71.1 mi
01h 12m
To Saint Cloud
71.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ugstad Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Ugstad Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Maple Grove Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Midway Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora

    1085 ft · 27 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  16. 16

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
65.8 mi · 46%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
32.8 mi · 23%
Midway Road
6.87 mi · 5%
Maple Grove Road
2.02 mi · 1%
7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
Courthouse Square
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 12m from Hermantown
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hermantown and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Hermantown and 71.2 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermantown and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 126.03 mi (202.83 km).

Hermantown

#1 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Ugstad Road (-92.238315, 46.80689)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.83
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.92 $35.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.39 $22.05 $44.10
Diesel $4.86 $24.42 $48.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermantown and Saint Cloud. The current time is 20:53:34.

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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.