How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Rosemount, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Rosemount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Rosemount.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55: Hiawatha Avenue
5.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Dodd Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Continue on Jefferson Trail West
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Robert Trail
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn left onto 145th Street West
27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Rosemount.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Rosemount?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 44 miles from Rosemount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 75.98 mi (122.27 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
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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