Iowa City to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Iowa City to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 299.9 miles (482.6 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.9 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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. 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 Iowa City 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.