Origin
Foley, MN
Morning in Foley on Friday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foley, 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
20m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foley, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
Foley to Saint Cloud is 15.2 miles and takes about 20 minutes via MN 23, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Minnesota, making it a straightforward journey between two Midwest towns. Expect a drive that's almost entirely on well-maintained highways, ideal for a quick trip or an easy addition to a larger regional tour. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to depart.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for the most part, with a single stretch of 14.7 miles on MN 23 allowing for uninterrupted travel. The route primarily follows MN 23, 7th Avenue South, and Broadway Avenue North, maintaining a highway feel throughout its 15.2-mile length. Expect smooth sailing without significant changes in road type or speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and 7th Avenue South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 23.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Foley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 20m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (7th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Courthouse Square): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 23
Turn left onto MN 23
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
7th Avenue South
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Courthouse Square
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
Navigation decision point
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Courthouse Square
Continue onto Courthouse Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| 7th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foley, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on CR 4
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Broadway Avenue North
2
Turn left onto MN 23
15 mi
·
18 min
·
MN 23
3
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
7th Avenue South
4
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
5
Continue on Courthouse Square
363 ft
·
16 sec
·
Courthouse Square
6
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.52 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
20m 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 Foley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 15.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, 7th Avenue South, Broadway Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Foley, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.26 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 Foley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 20m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (7th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Courthouse Square): Navigation decision point.
The route from Foley, 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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