How far is Blue Earth, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Earth and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Earth and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1929 ft · 55 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
89 m · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 169
18.9 mi · 25 min · US Highway 169
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 173rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 510th Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 510th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Blue Earth Street
757 ft · 27 sec · West Blue Earth Street
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Turn left onto County Road 6
2795 ft · 1 min · County Road 6
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Continue on 196th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 196th Street
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Continue on 505th Avenue
3157 ft · 49 sec · 505th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 200th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 200th Street
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Continue on 489th Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · 489th Avenue
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 45
1800 ft · 49 sec · County Road 45
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Continue on County Highway 24
1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway 24
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Continue on 4th Street
1 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 541st Avenue
859 ft · 24 sec · 541st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 541st Avenue
96 m · 9 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 14 West
1563 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North
1628 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 15
38.3 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Main Street South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blue Earth and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Earth to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Blue Earth and 75.9 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blue Earth and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Winthrop
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 Winthrop.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Earth and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.92 km).
#1 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
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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