How far is Pine River, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Pine River, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine River and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine River and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Barclay Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Barclay Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
22.7 mi · 28 min · Front Street
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1631 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 38 min
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 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 Pine River and Saint Cloud.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Front Street
Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Pine River 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 Pine River to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Pine River and 45.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Pine River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley
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 Fort Ripley.
Staples
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine River and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 80.79 mi (130.02 km).
#1 Pine River
Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 46.7180200, -94.4041600 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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