How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Silver Bay, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Silver Bay, MN is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Silver Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Silver Bay.
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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 · 39 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
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East
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Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
43 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 61
27.7 mi · 35 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto Water Plant Road
3 m · 1 sec · Water Plant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Plant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Silver Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Continue straight
43 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Silver Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Silver Bay?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 99.7 miles from Silver Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.09 one way or $50.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Cloud and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Silver Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake
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 Moose Lake.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Silver Bay. Straight-line distance: 182.98 mi (294.47 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Bay
City in Lake County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,751 |
| Coordinates | 47.2943600, -91.2573900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Bay (-91.25739, 47.29436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.56 | $55.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
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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