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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.96 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.96 mi
Kilometers
99.71 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braham
Fri, Apr 10, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-10T03:22
Arrive Braham
Fri, Apr 10, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Milaca
MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
30.9 mi
00h 38m
To Braham
31 mi
00h 38m

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
55°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Highway 107 Northeast

    808 ft · 27 sec · Highway 107 Northeast

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    2335 ft · 47 sec · Main Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milaca
00h 38m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Braham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Milaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 31 miles from Braham.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milaca

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

110 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Braham. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.17 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Braham

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,850
Coordinates45.7227400, -93.1707800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Braham (-93.17078, 45.72274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.63
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.82 $15.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.59 $17.17
Premium $4.39 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $4.86 $10.65 $21.30

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 Braham. The current time is 03:22:56.

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.