How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Castle Rock, MN?
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Castle Rock.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1429 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 260th Street East
80 m · 4 sec · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pillsbury Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Pillsbury Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pillsbury Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 30th Street West
66 m · 5 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
807 ft · 14 sec · 30th Street West
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Continue on 280th Street West
6.3 mi · 9 min · 280th Street West
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Turn left onto Danville Avenue West
17 m · 2 sec · Danville Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danville Avenue West
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 51.6 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.
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St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 85.84 mi (138.14 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.5438500, -93.1524400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Rock (-93.15244, 44.54385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.70 | $35.41 |
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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