How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Erie, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Erie, MN is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Erie.
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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
1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Turn left
32.6 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Turn right
85 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn slight right onto Center Street East
15.4 mi · 19 min · Center Street East
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Turn left onto 350th Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 3 min · 350th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 350th Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 6 min · 350th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 350th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Erie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
85 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Clear leaving Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Erie?
The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Perham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Saint Cloud and 120.2 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Perham
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 Perham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Erie. Straight-line distance: 188.59 mi (303.5 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
Human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 48.0722200, -95.7250000 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erie (-95.725, 48.07222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $41.20 | $82.40 |
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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