How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Red Wing, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Red Wing, MN is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.93 mi
02h 30m
Flight
105.24 mi
169.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.24 mi
Kilometers
169.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.93 mi
Kilometers
194.61 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Red Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From Saint Cloud
60.4 mi
01h 15m
To Red Wing
60.5 mi
01h 15m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Red Wing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Red Wing.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

    20.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1156 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
68.2 mi · 56%
US 10 East
22.7 mi · 19%
Route 61
11.8 mi · 10%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.97 mi · 5%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Highway 316 Boulevard
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
01h 15m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Wing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Red Wing?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 60.5 miles from Red Wing.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Wing.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 105.24 mi (169.37 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Red Wing

#2 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.74 $33.49
Premium $4.39 $18.75 $37.51
Diesel $4.86 $20.77 $41.54

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 Red Wing. The current time is 01:28:53.

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.