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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Dassel, MN is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
37.67 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.84 mi
54.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.84 mi
Kilometers
54.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.67 mi
Kilometers
60.62 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Dassel
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Dassel
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 60 sec · Parker Avenue West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-15 S
34.6 mi · 92%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 4%
Parker Avenue West
0.8 mi · 2%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
16th Avenue North
0.08 mi
8th Avenue North
0.05 mi
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
00h 25m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 18.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 18.8 miles from Dassel.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Dassel.

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 Dassel. Straight-line distance: 33.84 mi (54.46 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Dassel. The current time is 21:00:00.

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.