How far is Sartell, MN from Cold Spring, MN?
The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Cold Spring, MN is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sartell and Cold Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sartell and Cold Spring.
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Start on 2nd Street North
36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North
1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South
52 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South
1476 ft · 44 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
13 mi · 16 min · 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street East
2880 ft · 1 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sartell and Cold Spring.
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.
2nd Street South
Turn right onto 2nd Street South
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sartell to Cold Spring?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Sartell and 10.1 miles from Cold Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sartell and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Cold Spring. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.27 km).
#1 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Spring
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 45.4558000, -94.4288800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring (-94.42888, 45.4558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
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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