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

The estimated driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Winthrop, MN is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Road
88.78 mi
01h 50m · estimated
Flight
71.02 mi
114.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.02 mi
Kilometers
114.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
88.78 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
142.87 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winthrop
Fri, Apr 10, 10:11 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-10T08:21
Arrive Winthrop
Fri, Apr 10, 10:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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

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
Stockholm
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Saint Cloud
35.5 mi
00h 55m
To Winthrop
53.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockholm
00h 55m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Winthrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Saint Cloud and 53.3 miles from Winthrop.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockholm

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

59 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 71.02 mi (114.3 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winthrop

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates44.5430200, -94.3663700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Winthrop (-94.36637, 44.54302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.27 $24.55
Premium $4.39 $13.75 $27.49
Diesel $4.86 $15.22 $30.45

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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There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Winthrop. The current time is 08:21:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.