How far is Saint Cloud, MN from New Ulm, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to New Ulm, MN is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
93.83 mi
02h 06m
Flight
87.48 mi
140.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.48 mi
Kilometers
140.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151.01 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 New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive New Ulm
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM 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
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Hutchinson
MN

City in Minnesota

From Saint Cloud
46.9 mi
01h 03m
To New Ulm
46.9 mi
01h 03m

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
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and New Ulm.

  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

    47.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street North

    1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    39.4 mi · 49 min · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 49 sec · 7th North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    3013 ft · 2 min · North Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    130 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    134 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-15 S
47.4 mi · 50%
State Highway 15
40.9 mi · 44%
Main Street North
2.05 mi · 2%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.57 mi · 1%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN-15 S

Turn left onto MN-15 S

47.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchinson
01h 03m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to New Ulm?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 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?

Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Saint Cloud and 46.9 miles from New Ulm.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Ulm.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

94 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and New Ulm. Straight-line distance: 87.48 mi (140.78 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
New Ulm

#2 New Ulm

City in Minnesota, USA

Population13,141
Coordinates44.3124600, -94.4605300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: New Ulm (-94.46053, 44.31246)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.63
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.81 $23.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $4.39 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $4.86 $16.10 $32.20

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 New Ulm. The current time is 02:16:47.

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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.