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

The driving distance from Medina, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
59.19 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.97 mi
73.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.97 mi
Kilometers
73.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.19 mi
Kilometers
95.26 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-04-23T08:29
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Medina
28.7 mi
00h 33m
To Saint Cloud
30.4 mi
00h 33m

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
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 Medina and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Drive

    151 m · 24 sec · Willow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamel Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Hamel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pinto Drive

    1162 ft · 38 sec · Pinto Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    1 km · 1 min · County Road 101

  6. 6

    Continue on Brockton Lane North

    2 mi · 3 min · Brockton Lane North

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 101

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 101

  8. 8

    Continue on Troy Lane North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Troy Lane North

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 101

    2170 ft · 37 sec · County Road 101

  10. 10

    Continue on Brockton Lane North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brockton Lane North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dayton Parkway

    1864 ft · 40 sec · Dayton Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Parkway

    159 m · 13 sec · Dayton Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West

    82 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 94 West

    1525 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  23. 23

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  26. 26

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

    82 m · 12 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 Medina 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
39.8 mi · 67%
Brockton Lane North
4.82 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 5%
Hamel Road
2.18 mi · 4%
Troy Lane North
1.84 mi · 3%
County Road 101
1.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 33m from Medina
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Medina 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 Medina to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 28.7 miles from Medina and 30.4 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Medina 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 Medina and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 45.97 mi (73.98 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,749
Coordinates45.0352400, -93.5824600
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Drive (-93.583525, 45.035242)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.39 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $4.86 $10.17 $20.33

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 Medina and Saint Cloud. The current time is 08:29:20.

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.