How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Zimmerman, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Zimmerman, MN is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Zimmerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Zimmerman.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
5.3 mi · 7 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 15th Street Northeast
1 km · 49 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 95
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 95
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 95
37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 95
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 95
787 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 95
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Take the ramp right
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
9.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Turn right onto 261st Avenue
1688 ft · 37 sec · 261st Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street West
9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Zimmerman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 95 Northeast
Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Zimmerman?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Glendorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Saint Cloud and 19 miles from Zimmerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.
Stop Ideas Near Glendorado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendorado.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Zimmerman. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.49 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zimmerman
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,135 |
| Coordinates | 45.4433000, -93.5899600 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zimmerman (-93.58996, 45.4433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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