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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.89 mi
01h 44m
Flight
72.18 mi
116.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.18 mi
Kilometers
116.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Credit River
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-11T03:44
Arrive Credit River
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
41.9 mi
00h 52m
To Credit River
42 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

    647 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Highway 13 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Park Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Park Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Louisiana Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Louisiana Avenue

    2644 ft · 53 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 150th Street West

    148 m · 24 sec · 150th Street West

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Dakota Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South

  20. 20

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1814 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Texas Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue

    96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
51.8 mi · 62%
US 169 South
20.5 mi · 24%
Texas Avenue
3.06 mi · 4%
Highway 13 South
2.44 mi · 3%
MN 13
1.77 mi · 2%
Dakota Street South
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 52m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

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).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Credit River. The current time is 03:44:26.

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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.