Origin
Cohasset, MN
Evening in Cohasset on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
148.5 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cohasset, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pokegama Avenue, Voyageur Highway, 2nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.10 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Cohasset, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 148.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pokegama Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pokegama Avenue | — | — |
| Voyageur Highway | — | — |
| 2nd Street Northeast | — | — |
| Minnesota Avenue North | — | — |
| Highway 169 | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| 7th Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Pokegama Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on the route
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight right
341 ft
·
9 sec
3
Merge slight left onto North Pokegama Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pokegama Avenue
4
Continue on Voyageur Highway
16 mi
·
29 min
·
Voyageur Highway
5
Turn left
89 ft
·
2 sec
6
Keep slight right
351 ft
·
5 sec
7
Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway
34 mi
·
42 min
·
Voyageur Highway
8
Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue North
10
Continue on US Highway 169
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US Highway 169
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 169
12
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 169
13
Continue on Central Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
14
Continue on US Highway 169
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 169
15
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
16
Turn right
14 mi
·
16 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
18
Exit the roundabout
15 mi
·
19 min
19
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
7th Avenue South
20
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
Courthouse Square
21
Continue on Courthouse Square
364 ft
·
16 sec
·
Courthouse Square
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Cohasset, MN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cohasset, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cohasset, MN
This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Cohasset, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.2 mi from Cohasset, MN · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Cohasset, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.10 one way
$44.20 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.79 | $65.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Evening in Saint Cloud on Wednesday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
3h 14m 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 Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pokegama Avenue, Voyageur Highway, 2nd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from Cohasset, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cohasset, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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