How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Gaylord, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Gaylord, MN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Gaylord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Gaylord.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northwest
897 ft · 29 sec · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 7 East
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Front Street
1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 13th Street West
877 ft · 27 sec · 13th Street West
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Turn right onto Chandler Avenue North
1118 ft · 34 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Continue on Chandler Avenue North
2032 ft · 36 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn right onto US Highway 212
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
779 ft · 22 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Gaylord.
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.
MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Gaylord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Gaylord?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Dassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 41.6 miles from Gaylord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Gaylord.
Stop Ideas Near Dassel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dassel.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Gaylord. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaylord
City in Sibley County, in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.5530200, -94.2205300 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaylord (-94.22053, 44.55302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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