How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Babbitt, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Babbitt, MN is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Babbitt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Babbitt.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East
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Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
20.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely
2825 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
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Turn right onto Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21
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Continue on County Highway 21
2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 21
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
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Continue on County Highway 70
840 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 70
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Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
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Turn left onto South Drive
1666 ft · 46 sec · South Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Babbitt.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 33
Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow near Babbitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Babbitt?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Mahtowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Saint Cloud and 112.6 miles from Babbitt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain And Snow near Babbitt.
Stop Ideas Near Mahtowa
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 Mahtowa.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Babbitt. Straight-line distance: 181.89 mi (292.73 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babbitt (-91.9446, 47.70853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
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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