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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Tyler, MN is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.48 mi
03h 21m
Flight
131 mi
210.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131 mi
Kilometers
210.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.48 mi
Kilometers
253.44 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Raymond
MN

City in Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
78.7 mi
01h 40m
To Tyler
78.9 mi
01h 40m

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
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    50.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Highway 23/67

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 27 sec · US 14/MN 23

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    922 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Strong Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23/67
50.5 mi · 32%
US 71
38.6 mi · 24%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 23%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 11%
US Highway 14
4.61 mi · 3%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23/67

Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

50.5 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
01h 40m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Tyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 78.9 miles from Tyler.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.

RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Tyler. Straight-line distance: 131 mi (210.82 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Tyler

#2 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Tyler (-96.13475, 44.2783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.80 $43.60
Premium $4.39 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $4.86 $27.04 $54.09

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 Tyler. The current time is 20:55:14.

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.