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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Cambridge, MN is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.38 mi
73.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Glendorado
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Saint Cloud
23.4 mi
00h 31m
To Cambridge
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 15th Street Northeast

    1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 95

    7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 95 Northwest

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 29%
Highway 95 Northwest
12.9 mi · 27%
State Highway 95
12.5 mi · 27%
3rd Street Southeast
5.32 mi · 11%
1st Avenue West
1.32 mi · 3%
15th Street Northeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 95 Northeast

Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendorado
00h 31m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Glendorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 23.5 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Glendorado

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

117 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.04 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,514
Coordinates45.5727400, -93.2243900
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Cambridge (-93.22439, 45.57274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.86 $8.07 $16.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Cambridge. The current time is 05:52:28.

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.