How far is Red Wing, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Wing and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Saint Cloud.
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Start on West 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1163 ft · 38 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Hastings Road South
1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline
28.6 mi · 31 min · MnRoad Mainline
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 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 Red Wing 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.
MnRoad Mainline
Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Red Wing and 60.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Wing and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 105.24 mi (169.37 km).
#1 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.62 | $41.25 |
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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