How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Circle Pines, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Circle Pines, MN is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Circle Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Circle Pines.
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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
41.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Pine Drive
97 m · 16 sec · Pine Drive
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Turn slight left onto Crossway Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Crossway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crossway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Circle Pines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Circle Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Circle Pines?
The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 33.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 33.7 miles from Circle Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Circle Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albertville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Circle Pines. Straight-line distance: 56.74 mi (91.32 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Circle Pines
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,928 |
| Coordinates | 45.1485800, -93.1516100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circle Pines (-93.15161, 45.14858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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