How far is Apple Valley, MN from Cloquet, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Cloquet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Cloquet.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Saint Paul
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2303 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue
142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Cloquet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Cloquet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Cloquet?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Apple Valley and 75.3 miles from Cloquet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.99 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Apple Valley and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Cloquet.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock Creek.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 142.26 mi (228.94 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cloquet
City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 12,014 |
| Coordinates | 46.7216100, -92.4593600 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $18.99 | $37.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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