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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
47.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.29 mi
64.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.29 mi
Kilometers
64.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.76 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Ramsey
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US-10 E

    26.6 mi · 32 min · US-10 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 83: Armstrong Boulevard

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Armstrong Boulevard Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Armstrong Boulevard Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Alpine Drive Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alpine Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    3242 ft · 54 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    124 m · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-10 E
26.6 mi · 57%
Voyageur Highway
15.5 mi · 33%
Alpine Drive Northwest
1.17 mi · 2%
Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
1.1 mi · 2%
East Saint Germain Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 31m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 23.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 23.5 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Ramsey.

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 Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 40.29 mi (64.84 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
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.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.39 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $4.86 $8.07 $16.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Ramsey. The current time is 07:57:05.

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.