How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 43m.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Oak Park Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Oak Park Heights.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
1284 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North
568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North
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Turn left onto 59th Street North
710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North
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Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
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Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North
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Turn left onto 57th Street North
22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Oak Park Heights.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Oak Park Heights?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 42.7 miles from Oak Park Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 75.95 mi (122.23 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Park Heights
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.0313600, -92.7929800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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