How far is Stillwater, MN from Cambridge, MN?
The driving distance from Stillwater, MN to Cambridge, MN is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Cambridge.
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Start on Main Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street South
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Manning Avenue North
1 m · 1 sec · Manning Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Manning Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Continue on Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North
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Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
4.6 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South
4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Duluth
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1068 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: Cambridge, North Branch
1406 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail
1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Highway 95 Northeast
9.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 95 Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Cambridge.
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.
I 35 North
Keep slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Stillwater and Light Rain near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Stillwater and 26.4 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stillwater and Light Rain near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 41.06 mi (66.08 km).
#1 Stillwater
Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 45.0563600, -92.8060400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 45.5727400, -93.2243900 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-93.22439, 45.57274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.25 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
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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