How far is Watertown, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Watertown, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Lewis Avenue South
20 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Continue on Lewis Avenue South
29 m · 4 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Territorial Street West
62 m · 6 sec · Territorial Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street West
1564 ft · 47 sec · Territorial Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
795 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Buffalo Avenue South
2327 ft · 57 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn right onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
715 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Lake Boulevard South
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Boulevard South
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Continue on Central Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
719 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 25
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Turn left
1891 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 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 Watertown and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 25
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Watertown 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 Watertown to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Watertown and 28.1 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Watertown and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.85 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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