How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Truman, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Truman, MN is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Truman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Truman.
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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 · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14
115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 37
1491 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on County Road 37
945 ft · 18 sec · County Road 37
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Continue on Highway 37
2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37
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Continue on 20th South Street
2511 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Broadway
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Take the exit right toward MN 60 West, MN 15: St. James, Fairmont
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
5.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairmont
11 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Ciro Street
2405 ft · 1 min · East Ciro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ciro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Truman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Truman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Truman?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 64.5 miles from Truman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Truman.
Stop Ideas Near Brownton
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 Brownton.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Truman. Straight-line distance: 120.5 mi (193.93 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Truman
American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)
| Population | 1,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.8277300, -94.4371900 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truman (-94.43719, 43.82773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
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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