How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Blue Earth, MN?
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Blue Earth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Blue Earth.
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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 · 16 sec · 8th 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 16th Avenue North
124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14
115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
6.2 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 12, CR 24: Courtland
1588 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 541st Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · 541st Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
3098 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on County Highway 24
1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway 24
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Continue on County Road 45
1800 ft · 51 sec · County Road 45
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 489th Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · 489th Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 200th Street
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Turn right onto 499th Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · 499th Avenue
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Turn left onto MN 60 E
2 mi · 2 min · MN 60 E
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Take the exit right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto 510th Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 510th Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 169
5.6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on West Street North
13.3 mi · 17 min · West Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on US Highway 169
7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairgrounds Road
8 m · 1 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairgrounds Road
1937 ft · 57 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Blue Earth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Blue Earth?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Saint Cloud and 76.1 miles from Blue Earth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Cloud and Mostly Sunny near Blue Earth.
Stop Ideas Near Winthrop
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 Winthrop.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Blue Earth. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.92 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Earth (-94.10218, 43.63746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
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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