How far is Sartell, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.47 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.72 mi
7.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.72 mi
Kilometers
7.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.47 mi
Kilometers
8.8 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 12, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Sartell
Sun, Apr 12, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sartell
2026-04-12T17:07
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 12, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sartell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sauk Rapids
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Sartell
3 mi
00h 06m
To Saint Cloud
2.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sartell and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North

    2086 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 78

    140 m · 13 sec · County Road 78

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    892 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street Northeast

    1096 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    2193 ft · 44 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on North Benton Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Benton Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    958 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on 9th Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 9th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    695 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
272.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
9th Avenue North
2.05 mi · 38%
North Benton Drive
1.98 mi · 36%
1st Avenue Northeast
0.42 mi · 8%
Riverside Avenue North
0.4 mi · 7%
2nd Street North
0.34 mi · 6%
1st Street Northeast
0.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

9th Avenue North

Continue on 9th Avenue North

2.05 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Rapids
00h 06m from Sartell
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sartell and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sartell to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Sartell and 2.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sartell and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

3 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).

Sartell

#1 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $3.92 $0.74 $1.49
Premium $4.39 $0.83 $1.67
Diesel $4.86 $0.92 $1.85

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sartell and Saint Cloud. The current time is 17:07:54.

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.