How far is West Saint Paul, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from West Saint Paul, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.54 mi
01h 23m
Flight
68.18 mi
109.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.18 mi
Kilometers
109.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.54 mi
Kilometers
128 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in West Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Saint Paul
2026-04-15T00:55
Arrive Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Saint Paul
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
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From West Saint Paul
39.1 mi
00h 41m
To Saint Cloud
40.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Paul and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Smith Avenue South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Street West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 7th Street West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 11th Street East

    137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  22. 22

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

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Saint Paul 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
45.7 mi · 57%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 23%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 4%
Smith Avenue South
1.79 mi · 2%
7th Street West
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 41m from West Saint Paul
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Saint Paul to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from West Saint Paul and 40.5 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rogers, 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 Rogers.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Saint Paul and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 68.18 mi (109.72 km).

West Saint Paul

#1 West Saint Paul

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population19,813
Coordinates44.9160800, -93.1016100
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.101517, 44.916034)
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.02 $22.04
Premium $4.39 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $4.86 $13.67 $27.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Saint Paul and Saint Cloud. The current time is 00:55:30.

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.