How far is International Falls, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from International Falls, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213 miles (342.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between International Falls and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between International Falls and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1096 ft · 39 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Avenue
26 m · 11 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1203 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
75.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left onto Bemidji Rd Northeast
1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left 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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between International Falls and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Voyageur Highway
Continue on Voyageur Highway
75.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow leaving International Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from International Falls to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Laporte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from International Falls and 128.6 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213 miles (342.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around International Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Laporte
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 Laporte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between International Falls and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 213.01 mi (342.81 km).
#1 International Falls
City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 48.6010500, -93.4109800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $32.91 | $65.81 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.49 | $80.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $44.85 | $89.69 |
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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