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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
122.98 mi
02h 36m
Flight
99.38 mi
159.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.98 mi
Kilometers
197.92 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-15T13:23
Arrive Midway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
61.5 mi
01h 18m
To Midway
61.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street North

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 47

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Saint Germain Street
48.6 mi · 40%
Jefferson Street North
22.6 mi · 18%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 4%
Main Street West
3.32 mi · 3%
County Highway 47
1.56 mi · 1%
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

East Saint Germain Street

Keep slight left

38 mi · 00h 43m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
01h 18m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 61.6 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Midway. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.94 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Midway (-95.26031, 46.7819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.39 $19.06 $38.12
Diesel $4.86 $21.11 $42.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Midway. The current time is 13:23:37.

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.