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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
78.63 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.92 mi
109.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.63 mi
Kilometers
126.55 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahtomedi
Fri, Apr 10, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-10T11:34
Arrive Mahtomedi
Fri, Apr 10, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
39.3 mi
00h 48m
To Mahtomedi
39.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue

    1372 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Century Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Century Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East County Line Road

    1294 ft · 30 sec · East County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wildwood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mahtomedi Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mahtomedi Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    1285 ft · 1 min · Juniper Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 20 sec · Griffin Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 48m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Saint Cloud and 39.4 miles from Mahtomedi.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 67.92 mi (109.3 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Mahtomedi (-92.9516, 45.06969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.77
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.89 $19.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.39 $12.17 $24.33
Diesel $4.86 $13.47 $26.95

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Mahtomedi. The current time is 11:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.