How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Credit River, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Credit River, MN is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 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 Credit River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Credit River.
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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
47.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 13 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South
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Turn left onto South Park Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Louisiana Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue
2644 ft · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 150th Street West
148 m · 24 sec · 150th Street West
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Turn straight onto Dakota Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1814 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Texas Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue
96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Credit River.
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
47.6 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Credit River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Credit River?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 42 miles from Credit River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Credit River.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.16 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Credit River
Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,585 |
| Coordinates | 44.6744100, -93.3791100 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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