How far is Jackson, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Jackson, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Saint Cloud.
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Start on US Highway 71
1.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 71
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East: Albert Lea
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 4: Saint James, Sherburn
1388 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 4
629 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 4
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Continue on 70th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 4
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue South
736 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 4
13.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 4
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 60 East, MN 4 North: St. James, Mankato
1452 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
17.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 60
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15: New Ulm
17.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
83 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto 20th South Street
2295 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street
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Continue on Highway 37
2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37
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Turn straight onto County Road 37
945 ft · 19 sec · County Road 37
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Continue on County Road 37
837 ft · 18 sec · County Road 37
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Take the ramp straight toward US 14 West
1274 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
47.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Jackson and 83.3 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
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 Lafayette.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 140.07 mi (225.42 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.6207900, -94.9886000 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $20.99 | $41.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.06 | $46.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
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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