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

The driving distance from Robbinsdale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
54.2 mi
87.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 AM CDT
Return by in Robbinsdale
Thu, Apr 16, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsdale
2026-04-16T05:19
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Robbinsdale
29.3 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Cloud
29.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Avenue North

    5 m · 2 sec · 42nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 94 West, I 694 West

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

    28.6 mi · 31 min · MnRoad Mainline

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MnRoad Mainline
28.6 mi · 49%
I-94 W
17.1 mi · 29%
Bottineau Boulevard
3.71 mi · 6%
I 94 West
3.67 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Road
3.15 mi · 5%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 30m from Robbinsdale
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 29.3 miles from Robbinsdale and 29.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsdale and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 54.2 mi (87.22 km).

Robbinsdale

#1 Robbinsdale

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population14,190
Coordinates45.0321900, -93.3385600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 42nd Avenue North (-93.338538, 45.032169)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.08 $16.15
Premium $4.39 $9.05 $18.10
Diesel $4.86 $10.02 $20.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsdale and Saint Cloud. The current time is 05:19:48.

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.