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

The driving distance from Montevideo, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
103.3 mi
01h 50m
Flight
86.66 mi
139.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.66 mi
Kilometers
139.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.3 mi
Kilometers
166.25 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Montevideo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevideo
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevideo
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
Spicer
MN

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Montevideo
50.5 mi
00h 55m
To Saint Cloud
52.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eureka Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · Eureka Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue

    2571 ft · 1 min · Black Oak Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 17th Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North 17th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    62 mi · 1 hr 17 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street Southeast

    18 mi · 23 min · 4th Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevideo 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
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue Southwest
62 mi · 60%
4th Street Southeast
18 mi · 17%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 2%
Division Street
0.76 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
Black Oak Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

62 mi · 01h 17m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spicer
00h 55m from Montevideo
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montevideo 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 Montevideo to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Spicer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Montevideo and 52.8 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montevideo and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Spicer

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevideo and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 86.66 mi (139.46 km).

Montevideo

#1 Montevideo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population5,027
Coordinates44.9480300, -95.7170100
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Eureka Avenue (-95.717007, 44.9481)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.8 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
7.3 gal · 27.6 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.31 $28.62
Premium $4.39 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $4.86 $17.75 $35.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevideo and Saint Cloud. The current time is 18:11:14.

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.