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

The driving distance from Walcott, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122 mi
02h 36m
Flight
103.48 mi
166.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Walcott
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walcott
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walcott
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Walcott
61 mi
01h 18m
To Saint Cloud
61 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 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 Walcott and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falk Avenue

    2539 ft · 2 min · Falk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 240th Street East

    3.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cabot Avenue

    1953 ft · 54 sec · Cabot Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Glynview Trail

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glynview Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Street

    1495 ft · 49 sec · Willow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest

    2358 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Division Street West

    1930 ft · 45 sec · Division Street West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  28. 28

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walcott 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
45.8 mi · 38%
I 35 North
37.5 mi · 31%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 19%
240th Street East
3.1 mi · 3%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 3%
Glynview Trail
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
01h 18m from Walcott
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Walcott 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 Walcott to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Walcott and 61 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Walcott and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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 Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 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 11.3 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 12.3 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 Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walcott and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 103.48 mi (166.53 km).

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#1 Walcott

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,007
Coordinates44.2333000, -93.1835500
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Walcott (-93.18355, 44.2333)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.76
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.38 $30.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.90 $33.80
Premium $4.39 $18.93 $37.86
Diesel $4.86 $20.96 $41.93

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 Walcott and Saint Cloud. The current time is 00:47:28.

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.