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

328.1 miles 528.1 km · straight line
393.8 miles estimated 633.7 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Bismarck to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 328.1 miles (528.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.8 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients