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

418.2 miles 673.1 km · straight line
501.9 miles estimated 807.7 km · driving distance
10h 6min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Badlands to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 418.2 miles (673.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located ENE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.9 miles, taking about 10h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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 Badlands to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 6min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 7min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 36min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients