How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Chisago City, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisago City, MN is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.3 mi
01h 42m
Flight
63.01 mi
101.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.96 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wyanett
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
36.5 mi
00h 51m
To Chisago City
36.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Chisago City.

  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

    2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue West

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1291 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    602 ft · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Hemingway Avenue

    1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lofton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lofton Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    118 m · 19 sec · Railroad Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Isabel Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Boulevard

    143 m · 6 sec · Lake Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 95 Northeast
23.2 mi · 32%
Highway 95 Northwest
12.9 mi · 18%
State Highway 95
12.5 mi · 17%
3rd Street Southeast
5.32 mi · 7%
Lincoln Road
4.69 mi · 6%
Lofton Avenue
3.4 mi · 5%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyanett
00h 51m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Chisago City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Chisago City?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Wyanett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 36.7 miles from Chisago City.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Chisago City.

Stop Ideas Near Wyanett

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

54 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Chisago City. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.4 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Chisago City

#2 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Chisago City (-92.88994, 45.37358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.49
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.24 $18.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.16 $20.31
Premium $4.39 $11.38 $22.75
Diesel $4.86 $12.60 $25.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Chisago City. The current time is 08:23:51.

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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.