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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.97 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.72 mi
7.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.97 mi
Kilometers
9.6 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sartell
Sun, Apr 12, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 12, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-12T18:38
Arrive Sartell
Sun, Apr 12, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sauk Rapids
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
3 mi
00h 06m
To Sartell
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  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

    122 m · 17 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 9th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Benton Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Benton Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    2193 ft · 49 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    1096 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    835 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 78

    597 ft · 22 sec · County Road 78

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue South

    2086 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benton Drive
2 mi · 34%
6th Avenue North
1.43 mi · 24%
9th Avenue North
0.77 mi · 13%
1st Avenue Northeast
0.42 mi · 7%
Riverside Avenue South
0.4 mi · 7%
1st Street Northeast
0.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Rapids
00h 06m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

3 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.71
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Sartell. The current time is 18:38:47.

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.