How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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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 Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Nowthen.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Turn right onto US-10 E
26.6 mi · 32 min · US-10 E
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
3261 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Line Avenue Northwest
2148 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
70 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
34 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
40 m · 3 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2481 ft · 50 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest
10 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
6 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Nowthen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-10 E
Turn right onto US-10 E
26.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 21.3 miles from Saint Cloud and 21.3 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Becker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 37.21 mi (59.89 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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