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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Centerville, MN is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
73.64 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.64 mi
Kilometers
118.51 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
36.8 mi
00h 45m
To Centerville
36.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.2 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgson Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Birch Street

    2802 ft · 50 sec · Birch Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1396 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sorel Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Sorel Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sorel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
45.5 mi · 62%
MN 610 East
16.4 mi · 22%
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 5%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.87 mi · 4%
I 35W North
1.5 mi · 2%
Centerville Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

41.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 45m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 36.9 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Centerville (-93.05578, 45.16302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.19 $20.39
Premium $4.39 $11.42 $22.84
Diesel $4.86 $12.65 $25.29

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 Centerville. The current time is 19:58:00.

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.