How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Scandia, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Scandia, MN is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Scandia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Scandia.
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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
41.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North: Duluth
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 97, CR 23
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 97 East
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Drive Northeast
906 ft · 17 sec · Lake Drive Northeast
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Continue on Scandia Trail North
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Scanida Trail North
650 ft · 10 sec · Scanida Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
72 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1400 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Scandia Trail North
2125 ft · 37 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road North
1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North
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Turn left onto Olinda Trail North
51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Scandia.
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.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Scandia?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 44.6 miles from Saint Cloud and 44.7 miles from Scandia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
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
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
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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