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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Roseau, MN is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.28 mi
05h 44m
Flight
239.08 mi
384.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.08 mi
Kilometers
384.77 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.28 mi
Kilometers
473.59 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T07:56
Arrive Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Callaway
MN

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
147 mi
02h 52m
To Roseau
147.3 mi
02h 52m

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
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    85 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    147 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    40.6 mi · 46 min · Main Avenue North

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    724 ft · 32 sec · Main Avenue North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue North
63.5 mi · 22%
East Saint Germain Street
59.1 mi · 20%
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Veterans Bridge
0.15 mi
2nd Street North
0.07 mi
8th Avenue North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

85 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
239.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Callaway
02h 52m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Light Rain near Roseau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Callaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Saint Cloud and 147.3 miles from Roseau.

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

The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.05 one way or $74.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Chance Light Rain near Roseau.

Stop Ideas Near Callaway

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

19 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

67 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Staples

110 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Roseau. Straight-line distance: 239.08 mi (384.77 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Roseau (-95.76277, 48.84609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $37.05
Round trip
$74.09
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $37.05 $74.09
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.39 $45.59 $91.18
Diesel $4.86 $50.49 $100.98

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 Roseau. The current time is 07:56:47.

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.