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

342 miles 550.4 km · straight line
410.4 miles estimated 660.5 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Saint Cloud, Minnesota from Waukesha?

The distance from Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Waukesha is 342 miles (550.4 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located ESE of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.4 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota and Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint Cloud, Minnesota & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
45.56°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
314m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
Explore more routes from Waukesha

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients