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

295.1 miles 474.9 km · straight line
368.8 miles estimated 593.6 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Appleton to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 295.1 miles (474.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.8 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients