How far is Ramsey, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
124 m · 30 sec
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Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest
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Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
3242 ft · 55 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Alpine Drive Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alpine Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
26 m · 3 sec · Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
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Take the ramp right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn left 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 Ramsey and Saint Cloud.
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.
Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Ramsey 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 Ramsey to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 23.5 miles from Ramsey and 22.5 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramsey and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 40.29 mi (64.84 km).
#1 Ramsey
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 28,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.2611000, -93.4500000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
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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