How far is Eveleth, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Eveleth, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.02 mi
03h 32m
Flight
152.36 mi
245.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.36 mi
Kilometers
245.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.02 mi
Kilometers
291.32 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Eveleth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eveleth
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eveleth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eveleth
90.4 mi
01h 46m
To Saint Cloud
90.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eveleth and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eveleth and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 26 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayal Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 53 South: Duluth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora

    1085 ft · 27 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 39 sec · 7th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eveleth and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
57.2 mi · 32%
US 53 South
55.4 mi · 31%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
32.8 mi · 18%
Fayal Road
0.74 mi
7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
Grant Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 46m from Eveleth
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eveleth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eveleth to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Eveleth and 90.6 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eveleth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow River, 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 Willow River.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eveleth and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 152.36 mi (245.2 km).

Eveleth

#1 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.61
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.81 $45.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.06 $50.11
Premium $4.39 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $4.86 $31.08 $62.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eveleth and Saint Cloud. The current time is 00:34:43.

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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.