How far is North Branch, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from North Branch, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branch and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branch and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Forest Boulevard
11 m · 9 sec · Forest Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
1853 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 95
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto MN 23 W
5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on Division Street
1624 ft · 46 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Branch and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 95 Northeast
Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Branch 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 North Branch to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from North Branch and 30.3 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Branch and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branch and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 57.32 mi (92.25 km).
#1 North Branch
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 45.5113500, -92.9802200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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