How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Sartell, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Sartell, MN is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Sartell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Sartell.
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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
122 m · 17 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Avenue North
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Turn straight onto Benton Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Benton Drive
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
2193 ft · 49 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
1096 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Continue on 2nd Street South
835 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto County Road 78
597 ft · 22 sec · County Road 78
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue South
2086 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue South
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Sartell.
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.
Benton Drive
Turn straight onto Benton Drive
2 mi · 00h 04m
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 near Sartell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Sartell?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Saint Cloud and 3 miles from Sartell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sartell.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids
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 Sauk Rapids.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.86 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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