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

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
122.98 mi
02h 36m
Flight
99.38 mi
159.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.98 mi
Kilometers
197.91 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Midway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-15T11:20
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Midway
61.5 mi
01h 18m
To Saint Cloud
61.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street North

    120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
82.7 mi · 67%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 18%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 5%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 3%
County Highway 47
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
01h 18m from Midway
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Midway and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Midway and 61.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Midway and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.94 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Midway (-95.26031, 46.7819)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.39 $19.06 $38.12
Diesel $4.86 $21.11 $42.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Saint Cloud. The current time is 11:20:40.

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.