How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Saint Wendel, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Saint Wendel, MN is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Saint Wendel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Saint Wendel.
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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
658 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue North
2486 ft · 1 min · 9th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 8th Street North;Veterans Drive
1043 ft · 31 sec · 8th Street North;Veterans Drive
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Continue on Veteran's Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Veteran's Drive
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Continue on Veterans Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on County Road 4
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 4
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4
36 m · 2 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4
54 m · 3 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 4
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Saint Wendel.
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.
County Road 4
Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
8.62 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Saint Wendel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Saint Wendel?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Sartell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 7.7 miles from Saint Wendel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Saint Wendel.
Stop Ideas Near Sartell
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 Sartell.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Saint Wendel. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Wendel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 45.6660800, -94.3777800 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Wendel (-94.37778, 45.66608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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