How far is Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Ramada Avenue South
82 m · 17 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Turn left onto 19th Street South
1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 49 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
32 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1908 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North
2039 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
18.4 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 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 Lake Saint Croix Beach 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.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Saint Croix Beach 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 Lake Saint Croix Beach to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach and 47 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Saint Croix Beach and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Corcoran
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 Corcoran.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 81.03 mi (130.4 km).
#1 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.81 | $23.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
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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