Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chanhassen Road, CR 101, County Road 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Chanhassen, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 69.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chanhassen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MnRoad Mainline | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
Start on West 78th Street
Turn left onto Chanhassen Road
Continue on CR 101
Turn left onto County Road 101
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline
Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
Keep slight left
Turn right onto Roosevelt Road
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
Turn right onto 15th Street South
At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
Continue on 10th Avenue South
Turn right onto 1st Street North
At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chanhassen, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chanhassen, MN
This is one driving day of about 69.7 miles and 1h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Chanhassen, MN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 69.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Chanhassen, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Saint Cloud, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Cloud, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Chanhassen on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
39°F
Maple Grove, MN
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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