How far is Wheaton, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Wheaton, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheaton and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Saint Cloud.
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Start on Broadway
2294 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
34 mi · 51 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Viking Trail
11.1 mi · 17 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on County Road 75
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75
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Continue on Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right 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 Wheaton 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.
I 94
Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
57.4 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheaton 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 Wheaton to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Wheaton and 60.9 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheaton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Staples
St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 114.04 mi (183.53 km).
#1 Wheaton
Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 45.8044100, -96.4992300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
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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