How far is Waite Park, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Waite Park, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waite Park and Saint Cloud.
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Start on 6th Avenue North
638 ft · 20 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
2.5 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waite Park and Saint Cloud.
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.
3rd Street North
Turn right onto 3rd Street North
2.47 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Waite Park and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waite Park to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Waite Park and 2.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.50 one way or $1.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waite Park and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids
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 Sauk Rapids.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waite Park and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 3 mi (4.82 km).
#1 Waite Park
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 7,796 |
| Coordinates | 45.5571900, -94.2241600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
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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