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

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.1 mi
01h 07m
Flight
44 mi
70.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44 mi
Kilometers
70.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Richmond
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Spicer
26 mi
00h 33m
To Saint Cloud
26.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    48 mi · 59 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 4%
Division Street
0.76 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
44th Avenue North
0.37 mi · 1%
10th Avenue South
0.27 mi · 1%
16th Avenue North
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

48 mi · 00h 59m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 33m from Spicer
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Spicer 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 Spicer to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Spicer and 26.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

102 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 44 mi (70.81 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Spicer (-94.94001, 45.23302)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.13
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.57 $13.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.21 $14.43
Premium $4.39 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.86 $8.95 $17.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spicer and Saint Cloud. The current time is 00:34:45.

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.