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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Bagley, MN is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.51 mi
03h 36m
Flight
147.66 mi
237.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.66 mi
Kilometers
237.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.51 mi
Kilometers
285.68 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bagley
Sun, Apr 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Mon, Apr 13, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-12T18:38
Arrive Bagley
Sun, Apr 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
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
Poplar
MN

Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA

From Saint Cloud
88.7 mi
01h 48m
To Bagley
88.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

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

  12. 12

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Avenue South

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 19%
East Saint Germain Street
32.3 mi · 18%
State 64
28.6 mi · 16%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 10%
Paul Bunyan Expressway
14.2 mi · 8%
Voyageur Highway
14.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 64 Southwest

Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

33.7 mi · 00h 42m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poplar
01h 48m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Light Rain Likely near Bagley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Poplar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 88.8 miles from Bagley.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saint Cloud and Light Rain Likely near Bagley.

Stop Ideas Near Poplar

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

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

RAIL

Staples

27 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

91 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Bagley. Straight-line distance: 147.66 mi (237.63 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Bagley

City in Minnesota

Population1,439
Coordinates47.5216200, -95.3983500
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Bagley (-95.39835, 47.52162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.34 $44.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.55 $49.09
Premium $4.39 $27.49 $54.99
Diesel $4.86 $30.45 $60.90

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Bagley. The current time is 18:38:52.

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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.