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Trip from Coleraine, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Coleraine, MN, MN

Coleraine, MN

Tom Fisk

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Saint Cloud, MN

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Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 150.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roosevelt Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

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.

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: Roosevelt Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coleraine, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.

1

Start on Gayley Avenue

39 ft · 9 sec · Gayley Avenue
2

Turn left onto Roosevelt Street

371 ft · 22 sec · Roosevelt Street
3

Turn left onto Kerr Avenue

322 ft · 17 sec · Kerr Avenue
4

Turn right

364 ft · 14 sec
5

Continue on Corey Street

5.9 mi · 9 min · Corey Street
6

Continue on Northeast 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
7

Turn left onto North Pokegama Avenue

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Pokegama Avenue
8

Continue on Voyageur Highway

16 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway
9

Turn left

89 ft · 2 sec
10

Keep slight right

351 ft · 5 sec
11

Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway

34 mi · 42 min · Voyageur Highway
12

Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
13

Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North

1.0 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue North
14

Continue on US Highway 169

0.2 mi · 13 sec · US Highway 169
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169

177 ft · 2 sec · US Highway 169
16

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169

17 mi · 21 min · US Highway 169
17

Continue straight

42 mi · 48 min
18

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 49 sec
19

Turn right

14 mi · 16 min
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

125 ft · 2 sec · the route
21

Exit the roundabout

15 mi · 19 min
22

Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 7th Avenue South
23

Turn left onto Courthouse Square

223 ft · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
24

Continue on Courthouse Square

364 ft · 16 sec · Courthouse Square
25

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 75.2 miles from Coleraine, MN, or about 1h 38m 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Coleraine, 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 Coleraine, MN

This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Coleraine, 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 75.2 mi from Coleraine, MN · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Buckman, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckman, MN

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Rapids, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckman, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Coleraine, 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

$22.38 one way

$44.76 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coleraine, MN

Late night in Coleraine on Friday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Cloud, MN

Late night in Saint Cloud on Friday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

31 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 17m 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 Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Roosevelt Street, Kerr Avenue, Corey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.2 miles from Coleraine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.38 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 Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Coleraine, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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