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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Emery Avenue
573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard
3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 93.58 mi (150.6 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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