How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Cologne, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Cologne, MN is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Cologne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Cologne.
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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
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
2023 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Central Avenue
855 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Lake Boulevard South
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Boulevard South
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Continue straight
709 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 25
28 m · 5 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buffalo Avenue South
2327 ft · 53 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 25
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Territorial Street West
1555 ft · 44 sec · Territorial Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Territorial Street East
30 m · 3 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street
19 m · 2 sec · White Street
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Exit the roundabout onto White Street
1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street
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Continue on County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 10
56 m · 3 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waconia Parkway North
39 m · 2 sec · Waconia Parkway North
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway North
1.3 km · 1 min · Waconia Parkway North
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Keep slight left to continue on Waconia Parkway South
103 m · 5 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waconia Parkway South
40 m · 3 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1536 ft · 34 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waconia Parkway South
36 m · 4 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1.3 km · 2 min · Waconia Parkway South
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Continue on West 13th Street
2921 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 284
4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1278 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 284
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 284
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Continue on Benton Street West
1668 ft · 34 sec · Benton Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Avenue North
1823 ft · 42 sec · Paul Avenue North
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Turn left onto Lake Street East
23 m · 2 sec · Lake Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Cologne.
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.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cologne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Cologne?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 35.9 miles from Cologne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 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 Cologne.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Cologne. Straight-line distance: 57.6 mi (92.7 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cologne
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 44.7716300, -93.7813500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cologne (-93.78135, 44.77163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.31 | $24.61 |
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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