How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Hopkins, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Hopkins, MN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Hopkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Hopkins.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
2682 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
1510 ft · 23 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn slight right
57 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodhill Road
668 ft · 35 sec · Woodhill Road
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Turn left onto Wood Hill Terrace
10 m · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Hopkins.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Hopkins?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 31.8 miles from Hopkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkins.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Hopkins. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.44 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkins
University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 44.9249600, -93.4627300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkins (-93.46273, 44.92496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
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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