How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Stanton, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Stanton, MN is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.01 mi
02h 12m
Flight
93.58 mi
150.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.58 mi
Kilometers
150.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.01 mi
Kilometers
178.66 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brooklyn Park
MN

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Saint Cloud
55.5 mi
01h 06m
To Stanton
55.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Stanton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Stanton.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard

    3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Stanton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
68.2 mi · 61%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 12%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 10%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 4%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Park
01h 06m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Stanton?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Brooklyn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 55.6 miles from Stanton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Stanton.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

115 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 93.58 mi (150.6 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.37 $30.74
Premium $4.39 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $4.86 $19.07 $38.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Stanton. The current time is 23:54:56.

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.