Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

686.8 miles 1105.3 km · straight line
824.2 miles estimated 1326.4 km · driving distance
16h 35min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Saint Cloud, Minnesota from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 686.8 miles (1105.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located E of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.2 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is in Minnesota, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 35min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 54min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 34min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint Cloud, Minnesota & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
45.56°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
314m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients