How far is Mayer, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Mayer, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 28m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayer and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayer and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard
38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
49 m · 3 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 25
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Buffalo Avenue South
2327 ft · 57 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn right onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
715 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Lake Boulevard South
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Boulevard South
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Continue on Central Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
719 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 25
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Turn left
1891 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 23 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 left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right 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 Mayer 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.
State Highway 25
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Mayer 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 Mayer to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 31 miles from Mayer and 31.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mayer and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 48.57 mi (78.17 km).
#1 Mayer
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 44.8849600, -93.8877500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
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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