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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Warroad, MN is about 292 miles (470 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.04 mi
06h 09m
Flight
237.31 mi
381.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.31 mi
Kilometers
381.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.04 mi
Kilometers
470 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warroad
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Warroad
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bemidji
MN

City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
145.9 mi
03h 04m
To Warroad
146.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  12. 12

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast

    1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1154 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highway 72 Northeast

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

    3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

  30. 30

    Continue on Clark Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 72

    12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  33. 33

    Continue on 51st Street Southwest

    11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 11

    35 mi · 45 min · Highway 11

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lake Street Northeast

    1419 ft · 39 sec · Lake Street Northeast

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 Northeast
43.4 mi · 15%
Highway 11
35 mi · 12%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 12%
East Saint Germain Street
32.3 mi · 11%
State 64
28.6 mi · 10%
Voyageur Highway
26.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Highway 11

Continue on Highway 11

35 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
237.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bemidji
03h 04m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Rain Likely near Warroad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292 miles (470 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bemidji is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 146.1 miles from Warroad.

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

The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Rain Likely near Warroad.

Stop Ideas Near Bemidji

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bemidji, 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 Bemidji.

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

103 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Warroad. Straight-line distance: 237.31 mi (381.91 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Warroad

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,792
Coordinates48.9052700, -95.3144000
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Warroad (-95.3144, 48.90527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.01 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.59
20.62 gal · 78.02 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $36.80 $73.59
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.39 $45.28 $90.56
Diesel $4.86 $50.15 $100.30

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 Warroad. The current time is 07:26:50.

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.