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

The driving distance from Mankato, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
119.04 mi
02h 38m
Flight
97.14 mi
156.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.14 mi
Kilometers
156.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.04 mi
Kilometers
191.58 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Mankato
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mankato
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mankato
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
Brownton
MN

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

From Mankato
59.5 mi
01h 19m
To Saint Cloud
59.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
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 Mankato and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Brunt Street

    73 m · 13 sec · Van Brunt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carroll Street

    736 ft · 38 sec · Carroll Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street

    804 ft · 23 sec · South Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lamm Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Lamm Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverfront Drive

    1375 ft · 37 sec · South Riverfront Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1183 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1017 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    877 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1494 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Lookout Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lookout Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Lookout Drive

    685 ft · 15 sec · Lookout Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1384 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North

    1628 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 15

    38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 15

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mankato 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
87.1 mi · 73%
Lookout Drive
25.6 mi · 22%
Main Street South
1.71 mi · 1%
3rd Street North
1.63 mi · 1%
South Riverfront Drive
1.13 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Continue on State Highway 15

47.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownton
01h 19m from Mankato
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mankato 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 Mankato to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Mankato and 59.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brownton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mankato and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 97.14 mi (156.33 km).

Mankato

#1 Mankato

The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Population43,435
Coordinates44.1590600, -94.0091500
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Mankato (-94.00915, 44.15906)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $14.99
Round trip
$29.98
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.99 $29.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.47 $32.94
Premium $4.39 $18.45 $36.89
Diesel $4.86 $20.43 $40.86

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 Mankato and Saint Cloud. The current time is 19:58:29.

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.