How far is Edina, MN from Cloquet, MN?

The driving distance from Edina, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.85 mi
02h 43m
Flight
133.64 mi
215.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.64 mi
Kilometers
215.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.85 mi
Kilometers
236.33 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloquet
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Edina
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-04-18T08:59
Arrive Cloquet
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Edina
73.4 mi
01h 21m
To Cloquet
73.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
36°F
Saturday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Cloquet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Cloquet.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue

    142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Cloquet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
125 mi · 85%
I 694 East
6 mi · 4%
MN 33
2.68 mi · 2%
Cloquet Avenue
0.09 mi
4th Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 21m from Edina
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Edina and Chance Light Snow near Cloquet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edina to Cloquet?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 73.4 miles from Edina and 73.4 miles from Cloquet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.49 one way or $36.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Edina and Chance Light Snow near Cloquet.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rock Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock Creek.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 133.64 mi (215.08 km).

Edina

#1 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Cloquet

#2 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Edina (-93.34995, 44.88969)
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $18.49
Round trip
$36.97
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.49 $36.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.31 $40.62
Premium $4.39 $22.75 $45.50
Diesel $4.86 $25.20 $50.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edina and Cloquet. The current time is 08:59:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.