Lincoln, Nebraska to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352 miles 566.5 km · straight line
422.4 miles estimated 679.8 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 352 miles (566.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NNE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.4 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients