How far is Saint Cloud, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and South Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and South Saint Paul.
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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
52.3 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 156: Concord Street
866 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Concord Street
3 mi · 6 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Exchange North
23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and South Saint Paul.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to South Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 40.3 miles from Saint Cloud and 40.4 miles from South Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.
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 South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 71.7 mi (115.39 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
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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