How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Montrose, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Montrose, MN is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Montrose.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
2023 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Central Avenue
855 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Lake Boulevard South
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Boulevard South
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Continue straight
709 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 25
28 m · 5 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 57 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Montrose.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Montrose?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 23.7 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Becker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Becker.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 36.37 mi (58.53 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-93.91108, 45.06496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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