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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
61.7 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.58 mi
83.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.7 mi
Kilometers
99.29 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-16T13:30
Arrive Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Saint Cloud
30.8 mi
00h 37m
To Wayzata
30.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Parkway

    1931 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Carlson Parkway

    688 ft · 15 sec · Carlson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gleason Lake Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gleason Lake Drive

    43 m · 3 sec · Gleason Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Gleason Lake Road

    811 ft · 18 sec · Gleason Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North

    753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
49.7 mi · 81%
I 494 South
7.46 mi · 12%
Gleason Lake Drive
1.6 mi · 3%
Wayzata Boulevard West
0.75 mi · 1%
Washington Memorial Drive
0.67 mi · 1%
West Saint Germain Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 37m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Wayzata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 30.9 miles from Wayzata.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 51.58 mi (83.01 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Wayzata

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population4,618
Coordinates44.9741300, -93.5066200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.56
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.78 $17.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.65 $19.29
Premium $4.39 $10.80 $21.61
Diesel $4.86 $11.97 $23.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Wayzata. The current time is 13:30:53.

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.