How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Rush City, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Rush City, MN is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Isanti County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Rush City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Rush City.
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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 · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1190 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
5.3 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Highway 95 Northwest
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 95 Northwest;Roanoke Street Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 95 Northwest
6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northwest
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
2.8 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth
1139 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1: Rush City
1541 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Eliot Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · South Eliot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Eliot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Rush City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 95 Northeast
Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Rush City?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Wyanett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 36.6 miles from Rush City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush City.
Stop Ideas Near Wyanett
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 Wyanett.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Rush City. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.11 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rush City
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 45.6855100, -92.9654900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rush City (-92.96549, 45.68551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
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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