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

The driving distance from Wells, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.36 mi
03h 22m
Flight
127.18 mi
204.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.18 mi
Kilometers
204.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.36 mi
Kilometers
250.03 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-16T03:16
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
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
Winthrop
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Wells
77.7 mi
01h 41m
To Saint Cloud
77.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northwest

    37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    914 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    29.5 mi · 38 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    32 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    1215 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    1905 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 22

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North

    1628 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 15

    38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 15

    47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells 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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
87.1 mi · 56%
State Highway 22
63.1 mi · 41%
Main Street South
1.71 mi · 1%
3rd Street North
1.63 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi
Main Street North
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Continue on State Highway 15

47.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
01h 41m from Wells
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wells and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Wells and 77.7 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wells and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winthrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winthrop.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

115 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.68 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates43.7460700, -93.7288400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells (-93.72884, 43.74607)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.12
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.56 $39.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.49 $42.97
Premium $4.39 $24.07 $48.14
Diesel $4.86 $26.65 $53.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells and Saint Cloud. The current time is 03:16:08.

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.