How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
62.21 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.33 mi
89.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.33 mi
Kilometers
89.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.12 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
Tue, Apr 14, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 7:43 PM 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
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
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 Minnetonka Mills
31.1 mi
00h 37m
To Saint Cloud
31.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 17 sec · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 North

    49 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1251 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  18. 18

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 74%
I 494 North
10.2 mi · 16%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 5%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Minnetonka Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
11th Avenue South
0.52 mi · 1%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 37m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 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 31.1 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 31.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain Showers 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 Minnetonka Mills and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 55.33 mi (89.05 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.63 $17.25
Premium $4.39 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $4.86 $10.70 $21.40

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and Saint Cloud. The current time is 18:27:39.

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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.