How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Mahnomen, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Mahnomen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Mahnomen.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Turn left
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Turn right
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Mahnomen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Mahnomen?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Verndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 86.1 miles from Mahnomen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saint Cloud and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.
Stop Ideas Near Verndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 148.62 mi (239.18 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahnomen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 47.3152400, -95.9686500 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
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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