What day trips can I take from Saint Cloud?

Good day trips from Saint Cloud (roughly under 100 miles) include Maple Grove, West Coon Rapids, Minnetonka, Minneapolis — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Saint Cloud?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Saint Cloud, consider Duluth, Rochester — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Saint Cloud to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Saint Cloud

Cities near Saint Cloud, Minnesota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Maple Grove, West Coon Rapids, Minnetonka. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is Maple Grove, about 48 mi (77 km) away — roughly 1 hr 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Maple Grove	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
West Coon Rapids	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 26 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Minnetonka	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Minneapolis	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Edina	61 mi / 98 km	1 hr 49 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Saint Paul	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr 1 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Burnsville	70 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Lakeville	77 mi / 124 km	1 hr 48 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Duluth	130 mi / 209 km	3 hr 1 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Rochester	135 mi / 217 km	3 hr 8 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway

Day trips from Saint Cloud

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Maple Grove, West Coon Rapids, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, Edina. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Saint Cloud

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Duluth, Rochester. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Saint Cloud include Maple Grove, West Coon Rapids, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, Edina. The closest is Maple Grove, about 48 miles (77 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Saint Cloud

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