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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Fulda, MN is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.49 mi
03h 45m
Flight
136.46 mi
219.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.46 mi
Kilometers
219.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.49 mi
Kilometers
282.42 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maynard
MN

City in Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
87.7 mi
01h 52m
To Fulda
87.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    29.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 23/67

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 59

    44.4 mi · 57 min · US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
44.4 mi · 25%
US 71
38.6 mi · 22%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 21%
State Highway 23/67
29.6 mi · 17%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 10%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Turn left onto US Highway 59

44.4 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maynard
01h 52m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Fulda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Maynard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Saint Cloud and 87.8 miles from Fulda.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Chance Rain Showers near Fulda.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 136.46 mi (219.61 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 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $22.09
Round trip
$44.18
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.09 $44.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.39 $27.19 $54.37
Diesel $4.86 $30.11 $60.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Fulda. The current time is 05:16:26.

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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.