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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Avon, MN is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.11 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.38 mi
23.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.92 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-14T19:00
Arrive Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Joseph
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
8 mi
00h 12m
To Avon
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 75

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    4.5 mi · 5 min · I-94 W

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Avon

    1674 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue South

    1769 ft · 54 sec · Avon Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stratford Street West

    59 m · 14 sec · Stratford Street West

  14. 14

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 75
6.78 mi · 42%
I-94 W
4.49 mi · 28%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 10%
Division Street
1.54 mi · 10%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 3%
MN-15 S
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 75

Continue on County Road 75

5.84 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
00h 12m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Saint Cloud and 8.1 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

13 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

95 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Avon. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.14 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Avon

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,508
Coordinates45.6091300, -94.4516700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Avon (-94.45167, 45.60913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.23 $4.47
Premium $4.39 $2.50 $5.01
Diesel $4.86 $2.77 $5.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Avon. The current time is 19:00:34.

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.