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

The driving distance from Minnetrista, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 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
57.63 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.14 mi
77.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.14 mi
Kilometers
77.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.74 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetrista
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetrista
2026-04-18T23:57
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 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 Minnetrista
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 Minnetrista
30.4 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
43°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2313 ft · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto County Road 15

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 92

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 92

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 26

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 26

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 92

    2782 ft · 56 sec · County Road 92

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watertown Road

    1581 ft · 41 sec · Watertown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 92

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road 92

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    985 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Dogwood Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dogwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1962 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1891 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  28. 28

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetrista 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 25
31 mi · 54%
Dogwood Street
9.22 mi · 16%
County Road 92
4.94 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 5%
County Road 15
2.24 mi · 4%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+9.4 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 37m from Minnetrista
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Minnetrista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 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 30.4 miles from Minnetrista and 27.2 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 $7.25 one way or $14.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnetrista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow 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 Minnetrista and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.48 km).

Minnetrista

#1 Minnetrista

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population8,505
Coordinates44.9383000, -93.7177400
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.71451, 44.938833)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.49
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.25 $14.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.39 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $4.86 $9.87 $19.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetrista and Saint Cloud. The current time is 23:57:30.

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.