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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
142.41 mi
02h 44m
Flight
126.03 mi
202.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.03 mi
Kilometers
202.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.41 mi
Kilometers
229.18 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermantown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Hermantown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
71.1 mi
01h 22m
To Hermantown
71.3 mi
01h 22m

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
64°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 Hermantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ugstad Road

    80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 33%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
32.8 mi · 23%
Interstate 35 North
32.8 mi · 23%
Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 12%
Midway Road
6.9 mi · 5%
Maple Grove Road
1.96 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 22m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Saint Cloud and 71.3 miles from Hermantown.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 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 Hermantown.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 126.03 mi (202.83 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.83
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.92 $35.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.68 $39.37
Premium $4.39 $22.05 $44.10
Diesel $4.86 $24.42 $48.83

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 Hermantown. The current time is 01:28:38.

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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.