How far is Maple Plain, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Plain, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
54.24 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.5 mi
73.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.24 mi
Kilometers
87.29 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Plain
2026-04-23T06:03
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Plain
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 Maple Plain
27.1 mi
00h 37m
To Saint Cloud
27.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Plain and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Budd Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Budd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Park Road

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Baker Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto County Road 19

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road 19

  5. 5

    Continue on South Medina Street

    2635 ft · 53 sec · South Medina Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 19

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 19

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    899 ft · 18 sec · Rosedale Avenue North

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1214 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

    28.6 mi · 31 min · MnRoad Mainline

  18. 18

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  27. 27

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MnRoad Mainline
28.6 mi · 53%
County Road 19
9.51 mi · 18%
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
4.59 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Road
3.15 mi · 6%
109th Avenue North
1.48 mi · 3%
I 94 West
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MnRoad Mainline

Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 37m from Maple Plain
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Plain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Plain to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 27.1 miles from Maple Plain and 27.2 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Plain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Maple Plain and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.22 km).

Maple Plain

#1 Maple Plain

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population2,102
Coordinates45.0071900, -93.6557900
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Plain (-93.65579, 45.00719)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.70
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.85 $13.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.39 $8.43 $16.87
Diesel $4.86 $9.34 $18.68

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 Maple Plain and Saint Cloud. The current time is 06:03:01.

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.