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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Barnum, MN is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
108.58 mi
02h 06m
Flight
96.11 mi
154.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.11 mi
Kilometers
154.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.58 mi
Kilometers
174.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnum
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-15T13:08
Arrive Barnum
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Quamba
MN

Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
54.2 mi
01h 03m
To Barnum
54.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    747 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1190 ft · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    980 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  8. 8

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue East

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 6: Barnum

    1533 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Carlton Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Carlton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
47.3 mi · 44%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
20 mi · 18%
Interstate 35 North
20 mi · 18%
Forest Avenue East
17.7 mi · 16%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
CR 6
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Take the exit left toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

36.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quamba
01h 03m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Barnum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 54.4 miles from Barnum.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Barnum.

Stop Ideas Near Quamba

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

85 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

106 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Barnum. Straight-line distance: 96.11 mi (154.67 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barnum

Township in Carlton County, Minnesota

Population1,088
Coordinates46.5030000, -92.6885300
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Barnum (-92.68853, 46.503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.39 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $4.86 $18.63 $37.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Barnum. The current time is 13:08:05.

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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.