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

How far is Rapid City from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Rapid City to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 455.8 miles (733.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located ENE of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.9 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South 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 Rapid 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.