How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
66.36 mi
01h 07m
Flight
57.97 mi
93.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.36 mi
Kilometers
106.79 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis Park
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Louis Park
32.9 mi
00h 33m
To Saint Cloud
33.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1823 ft · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 25 East

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    144 m · 9 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto County Road 81

    48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81

  8. 8

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 94 West, I 694 West

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 69%
CR 5
6.56 mi · 10%
I 94 West
3.67 mi · 6%
Bottineau Boulevard
3.32 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 5%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 33m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Saint Louis Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Saint Louis Park and 33.4 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Saint Louis Park and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 57.97 mi (93.29 km).

Saint Louis Park

#1 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 100 (-93.348058, 44.948301)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.35
Round trip
$16.70
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.35 $16.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.18 $18.35
Premium $4.39 $10.28 $20.55
Diesel $4.86 $11.38 $22.76

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 Louis Park and Saint Cloud. The current time is 22:31:44.

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.