Los Angeles to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1496.4 miles 2408.2 km · straight line
1881.4 miles actual route 3027.9 km · driving distance
33h 23min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Los Angeles to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 1496.4 miles (2408.2 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1881.4 miles, taking about 33h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles and Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 23min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 4min $151–$282* Budget
Train ~43h 24min $226–$658* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 499 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM