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

The driving distance from Starbuck, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.02 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.28 mi
106.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.28 mi
Kilometers
106.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.12 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Starbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starbuck
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starbuck
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
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Starbuck
36.9 mi
00h 50m
To Saint Cloud
37.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 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 Starbuck and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    10 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    32 mi · 48 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1183 ft · 27 sec · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: St. Cloud

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 75

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

  8. 8

    Continue on Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 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 Starbuck 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 7th Street
32 mi · 43%
I 94 East
30.8 mi · 42%
County Road 75
5.84 mi · 8%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 3%
Division Street
1.12 mi · 2%
CR 75
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 7th Street

Turn right onto East 7th Street

32 mi · 00h 48m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
00h 50m from Starbuck
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Starbuck 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 Starbuck to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Starbuck and 37.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starbuck and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 66.28 mi (106.67 km).

Starbuck

#1 Starbuck

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates45.6144000, -95.5311500
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Starbuck (-95.53115, 45.6144)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $9.32
Round trip
$18.63
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.32 $18.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.23 $20.47
Premium $4.39 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $4.86 $12.70 $25.39

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 Starbuck and Saint Cloud. The current time is 23:03:25.

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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.