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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Minnetrista, MN is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
61.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
48.14 mi
77.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.14 mi
Kilometers
77.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.12 mi
Kilometers
98.37 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetrista
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-19T01:38
Arrive Minnetrista
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
30.5 mi
00h 44m
To Minnetrista
30.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2023 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dogwood Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dogwood Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1258 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 92

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 92

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watertown Road

    1581 ft · 40 sec · Watertown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 92

    2782 ft · 56 sec · County Road 92

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 26

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 26

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 92

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 92

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 15

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    30 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2313 ft · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
26.7 mi · 44%
State Highway 25
18.3 mi · 30%
County Road 92
4.71 mi · 8%
Dogwood Street
3.67 mi · 6%
County Road 15
2.24 mi · 4%
County Road 26
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 44m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Minnetrista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 30.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 30.6 miles from Minnetrista.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Minnetrista.

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 Minnetrista. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.48 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Minnetrista

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population8,505
Coordinates44.9383000, -93.7177400
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Minnetrista (-93.71774, 44.9383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $7.71
Round trip
$15.42
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.71 $15.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.39 $9.49 $18.97
Diesel $4.86 $10.51 $21.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Minnetrista. The current time is 01:38:57.

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.