How far is Saint Cloud, MN from East Bethel, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to East Bethel, MN is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
56.39 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.44 mi
79.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.39 mi
Kilometers
90.75 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Big Lake
MN

City in Texas, USA

From Saint Cloud
28.1 mi
00h 41m
To East Bethel
28.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and East Bethel.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US-10 E

    26.6 mi · 32 min · US-10 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street Northwest

    3261 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Line Avenue Northwest

    2148 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    70 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    34 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    40 m · 3 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest

    2481 ft · 50 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest

    10 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest

    7 mi · 12 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22 East: Eastbound CR 22

    905 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    698 ft · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-10 E
26.6 mi · 47%
Viking Boulevard Northwest
14.3 mi · 25%
Voyageur Highway
8.96 mi · 16%
Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2.28 mi · 4%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.62 mi · 3%
East Saint Germain Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-10 E

Turn right onto US-10 E

26.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Lake
00h 41m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to East Bethel?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Saint Cloud and 28.3 miles from East Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Big Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

41 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and East Bethel. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.57 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
East Bethel

#2 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: East Bethel (-93.20245, 45.31941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.80 $15.61
Premium $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $4.86 $9.68 $19.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and East Bethel. The current time is 08:44:23.

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.