Origin
Annandale, MN
Morning in Annandale on Friday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annandale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, MN
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Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annandale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 15, Elm Street West, 3rd Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on MN 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Annandale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 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 0.1 miles in near MN 24; MN 55 / Elm Street West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 24; MN 55 / Elm Street West): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MN 15): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 24; MN 55 / Elm Street West
Turn right onto MN 24; MN 55 / Elm Street West
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 15
Turn sharp right onto MN 15
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
29.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
2nd Street North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Courthouse Square
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 15 | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| Elm Street West | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| 3rd Street North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MN 15
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annandale, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on MN 24
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn right onto MN 24; MN 55
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Elm Street West
3
Turn sharp right onto MN 15
18 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 15
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street North
5
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
16th Avenue North
6
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
7
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
8
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
9
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Saint Cloud on Friday
Local time
9:17 AM
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
23 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
40m 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 Annandale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 15, Elm Street West, 3rd Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Annandale, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 24; MN 55 / Elm Street West): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MN 15): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Annandale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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