How far is Warroad, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Warroad, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warroad and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warroad and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Lake Street Northeast
1419 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Avenue
35 mi · 45 min · State Avenue
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Continue on Main Street West
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street West
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Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest
11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto State Highway 72
12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
709 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left 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 Warroad and Saint Cloud.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Likely leaving Warroad 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 Warroad to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bemidji is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Warroad and 146.2 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Warroad and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Bemidji
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 Bemidji.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warroad and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 237.31 mi (381.91 km).
#1 Warroad
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 48.9052700, -95.3144000 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $3.57 | $36.80 | $73.59 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $45.28 | $90.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
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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