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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Cokato, MN is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.67 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.54 mi
53.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.54 mi
Kilometers
53.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.67 mi
Kilometers
70.28 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cokato
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T06:34
Arrive Cokato
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Kimball
MN

Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
21.8 mi
00h 28m
To Cokato
21.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    34.6 mi · 45 min · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Parker Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    2675 ft · 39 sec · Cokato Street West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue South

    1534 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-15 S
34.6 mi · 79%
50th Street Southwest
2.72 mi · 6%
US 12
2.03 mi · 5%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 4%
Parker Avenue West
1.27 mi · 3%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN-15 S

Turn left onto MN-15 S

34.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
00h 28m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cokato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 21.9 miles from Cokato.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cokato.

Stop Ideas Near Kimball

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Cokato. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Cokato

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates45.0758000, -94.1899800
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Cokato (-94.18998, 45.0758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$10.99
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.50 $10.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.39 $6.76 $13.53
Diesel $4.86 $7.49 $14.98

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 Cokato. The current time is 06:34:37.

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.