Origin
Frazee, MN
Afternoon in Frazee on Monday
Local time
12:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Street South, Juniper Avenue East, Highway 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.05 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Frazee, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 126.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Street South 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 Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Juniper Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mason Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Saint Germain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lake Street South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frazee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Main Avenue West
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Avenue West
2
Turn right onto Lake Street South
344 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lake Street South
3
Turn left onto Juniper Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Juniper Avenue East
4
Continue on County Highway 10
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 10
5
Turn left
33 mi
·
38 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
66 ft
·
1 sec
8
Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on West Mason Avenue
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
10
Keep slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
11
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
12
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
13
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
14
Continue on 2nd Street North
394 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Street North
15
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
16
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
Courthouse Square
17
Arrive at your destination
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 63.1 miles from Frazee, MN, or about 1h 14m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
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 Frazee, 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 Frazee, MN
This is one driving day of about 126.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frazee, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.1 mi from Frazee, MN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
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
$18.05 one way
$36.10 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| premium | $4.39 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Monday
Local time
12:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
63 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
29 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
2h 28m 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 Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Street South, Juniper Avenue East, Highway 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Frazee, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.05 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 Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frazee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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