How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Rock Creek, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Rock Creek, MN is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
71.8 mi
01h 32m
Flight
59.52 mi
95.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.52 mi
Kilometers
95.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.8 mi
Kilometers
115.55 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Sat, May 30, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sat, May 30, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-05-30T14:02
Arrive Rock Creek
Sat, May 30, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Bock
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
35.9 mi
00h 46m
To Rock Creek
36 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Rock Creek.

  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

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 70

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 107

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 107

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Forest Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 558 Street

    147 m · 21 sec · 558 Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 558 Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 66%
State Highway 70
7.22 mi · 10%
State Highway 107
1.78 mi · 2%
Forest Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.23 mi
2nd Street South
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Street Southeast

Exit the roundabout

32.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bock
00h 46m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 36 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Bock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bock, 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 Bock.

RAIL

St. Cloud

52 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

115 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 59.52 mi (95.79 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Rock Creek

#2 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,658
Coordinates45.7574600, -92.9624300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Rock Creek (-92.96243, 45.75746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.92 $19.84
Premium $4.39 $11.11 $22.22
Diesel $4.86 $12.31 $24.61

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Rock Creek. The current time is 14:02:27.

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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.