Albuquerque to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

975.8 miles 1570.4 km · straight line
1223.3 miles actual route 1968.7 km · driving distance
23h 22min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 975.8 miles (1570.4 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1223.3 miles, taking about 23h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 22min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 2min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~30h 23min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
45.56°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
314m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM