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

The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Road
151.51 mi
03h 17m
Flight
132.08 mi
212.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.08 mi
Kilometers
212.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.51 mi
Kilometers
243.83 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Return by in Wabasha
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabasha
2026-04-15T13:09
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabasha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Wabasha
75.7 mi
01h 38m
To Saint Cloud
75.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alleghany Avenue

    1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  3. 3

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  4. 4

    Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Vermillion Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hastings Road South

    1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South

  26. 26

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

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

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  34. 34

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  40. 40

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  41. 41

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  43. 43

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 30%
Route 61
22.6 mi · 15%
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
20.4 mi · 13%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 12%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 10%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.93 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
01h 38m from Wabasha
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Wabasha and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Wabasha and 75.9 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Wabasha and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 132.08 mi (212.57 km).

Wabasha

#1 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.19
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.09 $38.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.98 $41.95
Premium $4.39 $23.50 $46.99
Diesel $4.86 $26.02 $52.04

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wabasha and Saint Cloud. The current time is 13:09:31.

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.