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

The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
70.21 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.46 mi
86.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.21 mi
Kilometers
112.99 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Shorewood
35 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Cloud
35.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Shorewood and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smithtown Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Smithtown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  20. 20

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 65%
I 494 North
11.5 mi · 16%
Minnesota State Highway 7
6.17 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 4%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 1%
Smithtown Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 43m from Shorewood
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood 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 Shorewood to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 35 miles from Shorewood and 35.2 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood 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 Shorewood and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.03 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population8,098
Coordinates44.9008000, -93.5891200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Shorewood (-93.58912, 44.9008)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $8.85
Round trip
$17.70
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.85 $17.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.72 $19.45
Premium $4.39 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $4.86 $12.06 $24.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Saint Cloud. The current time is 09:51:00.

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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.