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

The driving distance from Sylvan, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
67.49 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.76 mi
88.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.76 mi
Kilometers
88.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.61 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Sylvan
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvan
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvan
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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Sylvan
33.7 mi
00h 40m
To Saint Cloud
33.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Sylvan and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 210

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 210

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highland Scenic Drive South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highland Scenic Drive South

    62 m · 7 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Highland Scenic Drive South

    1754 ft · 31 sec · Highland Scenic Drive South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street North

    120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvan 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
58.4 mi · 87%
State Highway 210
5.81 mi · 9%
Highland Scenic Drive South
2 mi · 3%
East Saint Germain Street
0.74 mi · 1%
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Veterans Bridge
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 40m from Sylvan
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Sylvan 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 Sylvan to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Sylvan and 33.7 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvan and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 54.76 mi (88.13 km).

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#1 Sylvan

Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,862
Coordinates46.3349700, -94.4066700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvan (-94.40667, 46.33497)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.99
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.49 $16.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.33 $18.66
Premium $4.39 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $4.86 $11.58 $23.15

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 Sylvan and Saint Cloud. The current time is 08:38:14.

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.