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

273.6 miles 440.3 km · straight line
342 miles estimated 550.4 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Dubuque to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 273.6 miles (440.3 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients