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

The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
111.1 mi
02h 15m
Flight
93.58 mi
150.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.58 mi
Kilometers
150.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.1 mi
Kilometers
178.8 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
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
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Stanton
55.5 mi
01h 07m
To Saint Cloud
55.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  23. 23

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  26. 26

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 41%
US 52 North
25.9 mi · 23%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 17%
I 35E North
5.13 mi · 5%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 4%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
01h 07m from Stanton
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stanton and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Stanton and 55.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanton and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 93.58 mi (150.6 km).

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#1 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.37 $30.74
Premium $4.39 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $4.86 $19.07 $38.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Saint Cloud. The current time is 19:34:49.

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.