Drive or Fly: Mountain Iron, MN to Saint Cloud, MN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for HIB–STC. At 190 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 46m
Distance
190.8 mi
Total Cost
$77
CO2
77 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 50m
19m in the air
Air Distance
155 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
39 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HIB and STC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 46m | 2h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $77 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 77 kg CO2 | 39 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 35, MN 23, US 53
via US Highway 169, MN 65, MN 23
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mountain Iron, MN to Saint Cloud, MN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.