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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Brunswick, MN is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
53.64 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.33 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Wed, Jun 10, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Jun 10, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-06-10T00:58
Arrive Brunswick
Wed, Jun 10, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Foreston
MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
26.8 mi
00h 32m
To Brunswick
26.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 39 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

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 70

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 70

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 88%
State Highway 70
1.02 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
0.23 mi
2nd Street South
0.19 mi
Granite City Crossing
0.17 mi
1st Street North
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street Southeast

Exit the roundabout

32.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foreston
00h 32m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Foreston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 26.8 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Foreston

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

39 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

108 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brunswick

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota

Population1,341
Coordinates45.7888500, -93.2757800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Brunswick (-93.27578, 45.78885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.39 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.86 $9.19 $18.39

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Brunswick. The current time is 00:58:45.

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.