Origin
Chisago City, MN
Morning in Chisago City on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
73 mi
118 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisago City, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 95 Northeast, State Highway 95, Highway 95 Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Highway 95 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.86 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.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Chisago City, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 73 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 95 Northeast and State Highway 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 miles on Highway 95 Northeast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 95 Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 95 Northeast and State Highway 95. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CR 14 / Lincoln Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 1h 42m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CR 14 / Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (MN 95 / Saint Croix Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.8 miles (MN 95 / State Highway 95): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 14 / Lincoln Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 14 / Lincoln Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 95 / Saint Croix Trail
Enter roundabout onto MN 95 / Saint Croix Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
MN 95 / State Highway 95
Enter roundabout onto MN 95 / State Highway 95
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
7th Avenue South
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
Courthouse Square
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 95 Northeast | 30.1 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 95 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| Highway 95 Northwest | 6 mi | 7m |
| MN 23 W | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Lofton Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Trail | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 1st Avenue East | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 95 Northeast
— 30.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on US 8
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 34
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lofton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 14
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Road
4
Continue on CR 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Trail
5
Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hemingway Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
7
Continue on MN 95
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
8
Continue on MN 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MN 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Croix Trail
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto MN 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Croix Trail
11
Continue on MN 95
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 95 Northeast
12
Continue on MN 95
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue East
13
Continue on MN 95
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 95 Northeast
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 95 Northwest
15
Continue on MN 95
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 95 Northwest
16
Continue on MN 95
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 95
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 95
18
Continue on MN 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 95
19
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 95
20
Continue on MN 95
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 95
21
Continue on MN 95
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 95 Northeast
22
Continue on MN 95
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
15th Street Northeast
23
Turn left onto MN 23
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 23 W
24
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Granite City Crossing
25
Continue on MN 23
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Division Street
26
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
7th Avenue South
27
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
28
Continue on Courthouse Square
363 ft
·
16 sec
·
Courthouse Square
29
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Chisago City, MN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 53m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chisago City, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chisago City, MN
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Chisago City, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 95 Northeast for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Chisago City, MN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Chisago City, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Springvale, MN
37 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 42m 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 Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 95 Northeast, State Highway 95, Highway 95 Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Chisago City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.86 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.
The drive from Chisago City, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 1h 42m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CR 14 / Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (MN 95 / Saint Croix Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.8 miles (MN 95 / State Highway 95): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Chisago City, 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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