Cedar Falls to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

226.2 miles 364.1 km · straight line
282.8 miles estimated 455.1 km · driving distance
5h 41min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 226.2 miles (364.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 282.8 miles, taking about 5h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 41min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 49min $23–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 24min $34–$99* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 110.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients