Origin
Coleraine, MN
Late night in Coleraine on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
150.4 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coleraine, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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The drive from Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roosevelt Street, Kerr Avenue, Corey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.38 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
75.2 miles from Coleraine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 150.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 150.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Street | — | — |
| Kerr Avenue | — | — |
| Corey Street | — | — |
| Northeast 4th Street | — | — |
| North Pokegama Avenue | — | — |
| Voyageur Highway | — | — |
| 2nd Street Northeast | — | — |
| Minnesota Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Coleraine, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
Start on Gayley Avenue
Turn left onto Roosevelt Street
Turn left onto Kerr Avenue
Turn right
Continue on Corey Street
Continue on Northeast 4th Street
Turn left onto North Pokegama Avenue
Continue on Voyageur Highway
Turn left
Keep slight right
Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway
Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North
Continue on US Highway 169
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
Continue on Courthouse Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 75.2 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coleraine, 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 Coleraine, MN
This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.2 mi from Coleraine, MN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Coleraine, 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
$22.38 one way
$44.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $24.12 | $48.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.84 | $53.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
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: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Coleraine on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Saint Cloud on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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