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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.59 mi
01h 16m
Flight
55.58 mi
89.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.59 mi
Kilometers
102.34 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkins
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Hopkins
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Saint Cloud
31.8 mi
00h 38m
To Hopkins
31.8 mi
00h 38m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  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

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    2682 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    1510 ft · 23 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Woodhill Road

    668 ft · 35 sec · Woodhill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wood Hill Terrace

    10 m · 1 sec · Wood Hill Terrace

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
49.7 mi · 78%
I 494 South
11.5 mi · 18%
Washington Memorial Drive
0.67 mi · 1%
West Saint Germain Street
0.55 mi · 1%
MN 7 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Minnesota State Highway 7
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 38m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Hopkins. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.44 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Hopkins

University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Population18,208
Coordinates44.9249600, -93.4627300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Hopkins (-93.46273, 44.92496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Hopkins. The current time is 03:00:31.

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.