Origin
Albany, MN
Night in Albany on Thursday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 22.6 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, County Road 75, 3rd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 22.6 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 238 / 8th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 238 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 238 / 8th Street
Turn left onto MN 238 / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
44th Avenue North
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
3rd Street Northeast
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 75: Saint Cloud along the way.
Cr 75: Saint Cloud
11.6 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road 75 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| 3rd Street Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 44th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on MN 238
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto MN 238
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
8th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 94
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 94
5
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward CR 75: Saint Cloud
6
Continue on CR 75
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 75
7
Continue on CR 75
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
44th Avenue North
9
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street Northeast
10
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
16th Avenue North
11
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
12
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
13
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
14
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Night in Saint Cloud on Thursday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 22.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, County Road 75, 3rd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Albany, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 238 / 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Albany, MN to Saint Cloud, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 75: Saint Cloud along the way.
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