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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Foley, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.17 mi
22.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-15T08:51
Arrive Foley
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sauk Rapids
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Foley
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.2 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
14.2 mi · 93%
5th Avenue North
0.23 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.19 mi · 1%
Granite City Crossing
0.17 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue North
0.15 mi · 1%
1st Street North
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street Southeast

Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

14.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Rapids
00h 10m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 7.6 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog near Foley.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

3 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Foley. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.8 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Foley (-93.9097, 45.66469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Foley. The current time is 08:51:22.

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.