How far is Wilson, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Wilson, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Saint Cloud.
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Start on County Road 12
103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12
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Turn left
895 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp right
14.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 31 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 right
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight 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 Wilson 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.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilson and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Wilson to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Wilson and 97.7 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 164.34 mi (264.48 km).
#1 Wilson
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.9599600, -91.6845900 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $24.59 | $49.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
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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