How far is Redby, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Redby, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.85 mi
04h 09m
Flight
164.04 mi
264 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.04 mi
Kilometers
264 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.85 mi
Kilometers
297.48 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Redby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redby
2026-04-22T19:18
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oshawa
MN

Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Redby
92.4 mi
02h 04m
To Saint Cloud
92.5 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redby and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redby and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40

    3 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

  4. 4

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast

    9.4 mi · 23 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  6. 6

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1959 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  27. 27

    Continue on 2nd Street North

    120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redby and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 18%
State 64
28.6 mi · 15%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 7%
Irvine Avenue Northeast
9.36 mi · 5%
Irvine Avenue Northwest
8.14 mi · 4%
Voyageur Highway
6.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshawa
02h 04m from Redby
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redby 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 Redby to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oshawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Redby and 92.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Redby and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Oshawa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oshawa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshawa.

RAIL

Staples

51 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

92 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redby and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 164.04 mi (264 km).

Redby

#1 Redby

City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,334
Coordinates47.8785700, -94.9130500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Redby (-94.91305, 47.87857)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.69 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.54
13.04 gal · 49.38 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.27 $46.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.56 $51.13
Premium $4.39 $28.64 $57.27
Diesel $4.86 $31.71 $63.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redby and Saint Cloud. The current time is 19:18:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.