How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Young America (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Young America (historical), MN is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.33 mi
01h 42m
Flight
55.11 mi
88.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.11 mi
Kilometers
88.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.33 mi
Kilometers
113.18 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Buffalo
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, US

From Saint Cloud
35.2 mi
00h 51m
To Young America (historical)
35.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Young America (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Young America (historical).

  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

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2023 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    855 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue

    34 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue

    2819 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Boulevard South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Boulevard South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    709 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 25

    28 m · 5 sec · State Highway 25

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25

    1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 25

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast

    1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    2660 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Buffalo Avenue South

    2327 ft · 53 sec · Buffalo Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 25

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25

  26. 26

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest

    795 ft · 19 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest

  28. 28

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 25

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    50 m · 3 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Ash Avenue South

    2784 ft · 59 sec · Ash Avenue South

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 25

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 5

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest

    1086 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    77 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    789 ft · 24 sec · Main Street East

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Young America (historical).

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
42 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 25
30.7 mi · 44%
Roosevelt Road
26.7 mi · 38%
State Highway 5
1.87 mi · 3%
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.49 mi · 2%
US 12
1.3 mi · 2%
18th Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 51m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Young America (historical)?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 35.2 miles from Young America (historical).

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Young America (historical). Straight-line distance: 55.11 mi (88.69 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 Young America (historical)

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Young America (historical) (-93.91358, 44.78274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $8.85
Round trip
$17.70
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.85 $17.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.72 $19.45
Premium $4.39 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $4.86 $12.06 $24.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Young America (historical). The current time is 05:50:44.

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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.