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

The driving distance from Newport, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
84.45 mi
01h 44m
Flight
74.17 mi
119.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.45 mi
Kilometers
135.91 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Newport
42.2 mi
00h 52m
To Saint Cloud
42.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 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 Newport and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1655 ft · 52 sec · Glen Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 10 West, US 61 North

    1986 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  22. 22

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 54%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 22%
US 10 West
8.83 mi · 10%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 4%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 52m from Newport
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport 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 Newport to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Newport and 42.3 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 74.17 mi (119.36 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,138
Coordinates44.8663600, -93.0004900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport (-93.00049, 44.86636)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.27
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.64 $21.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.68 $23.37
Premium $4.39 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $4.86 $14.49 $28.99

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 Newport and Saint Cloud. The current time is 03:56:32.

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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.