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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Greenfield, MN is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
47.55 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.02 mi
62.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.55 mi
Kilometers
76.52 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Tue, Apr 14, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Tue, Apr 14, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-14T18:44
Arrive Greenfield
Tue, Apr 14, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Greenfield
23.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Albertville, Saint Michael

    1447 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    980 ft · 20 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    48 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    36 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    80 m · 5 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    645 ft · 15 sec · Rosedale Avenue North

  20. 20

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    2885 ft · 1 min · Rosedale Avenue North

  21. 21

    Continue on Pioneer Trail

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Trail

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Woodland Trail

    1 mi · 3 min · Woodland Trail

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Greenfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ingram Street

    2797 ft · 2 min · Ingram Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ingram Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
34.3 mi · 72%
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
4.54 mi · 10%
Greenfield Road
1.91 mi · 4%
Pioneer Trail
1.5 mi · 3%
Main Street North
1.43 mi · 3%
Woodland Trail
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

29.8 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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 35m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 23.8 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 39.02 mi (62.8 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates45.1033000, -93.6913500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Greenfield (-93.69135, 45.1033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.59 $13.17
Premium $4.39 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $4.86 $8.17 $16.34

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Greenfield. The current time is 18:44:19.

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.