How far is Saint Peter, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peter and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Saint Cloud.
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Start on South Minnesota Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · South Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grace Street
1 km · 2 min · West Grace Street
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Continue on Sunrise Drive
1279 ft · 29 sec · Sunrise Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunrise Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Sunrise Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunrise Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Drive
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Turn left onto Dodd Avenue
1293 ft · 23 sec · Dodd Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 4th Street South
2556 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
746 ft · 23 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2849 ft · 55 sec · 7th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22
994 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 22
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 212
3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
2073 ft · 38 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
1167 ft · 39 sec · Chandler Avenue North
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Turn left onto 13th Street East
877 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Front Street
1568 ft · 45 sec · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 7 East
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
813 ft · 21 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Peter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peter to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Saint Peter and 69.3 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Peter and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson
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 Hutchinson.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 86.07 mi (138.51 km).
#1 Saint Peter
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 12,033 |
| Coordinates | 44.3235800, -93.9580100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
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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