How far is Saint Cloud, MN from North Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to North Saint Paul, MN is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and North Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and North Saint Paul.
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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
52.3 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue
1372 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Century Avenue
642 ft · 15 sec · North Century Avenue
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Continue on Geneva Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on Division Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue East
2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and North Saint Paul.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to North Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 38.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 38.3 miles from North Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Albertville
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 Albertville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and North Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 68.36 mi (110.02 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Saint Paul
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
| Population | 12,416 |
| Coordinates | 45.0124700, -92.9918800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Saint Paul (-92.99188, 45.01247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $9.64 | $19.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
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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