Buffalo, New York to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.7 miles 1251.6 km · straight line
933.2 miles estimated 1501.9 km · driving distance
18h 46min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 777.7 miles (1251.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 933.2 miles, taking about 18h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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. 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. 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 46min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 31min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 24min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients