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

The estimated driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Albertville, MN is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.89 mi
01h 08m · estimated
Flight
33.26 mi
53.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
44.89 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
72.25 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Fri, Apr 10, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-10T11:15
Arrive Albertville
Fri, Apr 10, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
16.7 mi
00h 34m
To Albertville
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 34m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Albertville?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 28.3 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.52 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Albertville (-93.65441, 45.23774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.35
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.67 $11.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.23 $12.47
Premium $4.39 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $4.86 $7.73 $15.47

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Albertville. The current time is 11:15:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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