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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
2086 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Avenue North
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Turn right onto County Road 78
140 m · 13 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
892 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 1st Street Northeast
1096 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
2193 ft · 44 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on North Benton Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Benton Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
958 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 9th Avenue North
2.1 mi · 5 min · 9th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
695 ft · 18 sec · 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 Sartell and Saint Cloud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sauk Rapids.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).
#1 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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