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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Fredenberg, MN is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.88 mi
03h 04m
Flight
134.77 mi
216.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.77 mi
Kilometers
216.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.88 mi
Kilometers
249.25 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Fredenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
77.4 mi
01h 32m
To Fredenberg
77.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 39 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

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue East

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 194

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 194

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 194

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 194

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Miller Trunk Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Miller Trunk Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ugstad Road

    2499 ft · 52 sec · Ugstad Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lavaque Bypass Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lavaque Bypass Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lavaque Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Lavaque Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lavaque Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 31%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
32.8 mi · 21%
Interstate 35 North
32.8 mi · 21%
Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 11%
Midway Road
9.44 mi · 6%
Lavaque Road
7.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

36.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 32m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 77.5 miles from Fredenberg.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.52 one way or $39.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Fredenberg. Straight-line distance: 134.77 mi (216.89 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 Fredenberg

Township in St.

Population1,339
Coordinates46.9738300, -92.2171300
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Fredenberg (-92.21713, 46.97383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $19.52
Round trip
$39.04
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.52 $39.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.45 $42.90
Premium $4.39 $24.02 $48.05
Diesel $4.86 $26.61 $53.21

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 Fredenberg. The current time is 03:50:41.

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.