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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Goodview, MN is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.64 mi
03h 49m
Flight
159.16 mi
256.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.16 mi
Kilometers
256.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.64 mi
Kilometers
290.72 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T05:50
Arrive Goodview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Cottage Grove
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
90.2 mi
01h 54m
To Goodview
90.4 mi
01h 54m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

    20.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  27. 27

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  29. 29

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 61

    29.9 mi · 36 min · Route 61

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road 32

    1490 ft · 30 sec · County Road 32

  32. 32

    Continue on 6th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 6th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
68.2 mi · 38%
Route 61
51.2 mi · 28%
US 10 East
22.7 mi · 13%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 8%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.97 mi · 3%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 54m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goodview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 90.4 miles from Goodview.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goodview.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

80 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

106 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Goodview. Straight-line distance: 159.16 mi (256.15 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Goodview

City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,127
Coordinates44.0624600, -91.6957100
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Goodview (-91.69571, 44.06246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $22.73
Round trip
$45.47
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.73 $45.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.98 $49.95
Premium $4.39 $27.98 $55.95
Diesel $4.86 $30.98 $61.97

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 Goodview. The current time is 05:50:46.

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.