How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Canby, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Canby, MN is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Canby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Canby.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 4th Street West
713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23
38.6 mi · 49 min
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Highway 67
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Olaf Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Canby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 71
Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23
38.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Canby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Canby?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Saint Cloud and 70.5 miles from Canby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.74 one way or $35.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Canby.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Canby. Straight-line distance: 118.66 mi (190.96 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canby
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 44.7088500, -96.2764300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.74 | $35.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.49 | $38.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.17 | $48.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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