How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Rockville, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Rockville, MN is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Rockville.
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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 · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
7.1 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street South
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Turn right
1 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Rockville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
2nd Street South
Turn right onto 2nd Street South
7.1 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Rockville?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waite Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Saint Cloud and 6.1 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Waite Park
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 Waite Park.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.05 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockville
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,599 |
| Coordinates | 45.4719100, -94.3408300 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockville (-94.34083, 45.47191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
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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