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

383.9 miles 617.8 km · straight line
460.7 miles estimated 741.4 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Minot from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Minot to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 383.9 miles (617.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located ESE of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.7 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota 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 Minot 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 Minot to Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients