How far is Rapidan, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Rapidan, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapidan and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapidan and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 190th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Old Highway 66
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Road
2479 ft · 40 sec · Hawthorn Road
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Turn right onto Hemlock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto Southbend Avenue
617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 33
69 m · 6 sec · County Road 33
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto County Road 42
2972 ft · 46 sec · County Road 42
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Continue on 461st Avenue
137 m · 7 sec · 461st Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 23
4.6 mi · 6 min · County Highway 23
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Keep slight left
35 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 14
13.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North
1628 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 15
38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Main Street South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right 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 Rapidan 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.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rapidan 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 Rapidan to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Rapidan and 62.3 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rapidan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Brownton
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 Brownton.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapidan and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 101.42 mi (163.22 km).
#1 Rapidan
Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.0944100, -94.0685700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
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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