Origin
Fulda, MN
Afternoon in Fulda on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
175.4 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
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 Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 175.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Front Street, Highway 59, Highway 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.09 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
87.7 miles from Fulda, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 175.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Front 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 44th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulda, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on North St Paul Avenue
299 ft
·
14 sec
·
North St Paul Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
3
Turn left onto US Highway 59
44 mi
·
57 min
·
US Highway 59
4
Turn right onto State Highway 23
30 mi
·
37 min
·
State Highway 23
5
Turn right
3.2 mi
·
4 min
6
Turn left
94 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
7
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
10th Avenue South
8
Turn right onto Division Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
9
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
44th Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street Northeast
11
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
17 sec
·
16th Avenue North
12
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
13
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
14
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
Courthouse Square
15
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 87.7 miles from Fulda, MN, or about 1h 52m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Fulda, 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 Fulda, MN
This is one driving day of about 175.4 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fulda, 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 87.7 mi from Fulda, MN · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
$25.09 one way
$50.18 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| premium | $4.39 | $30.33 | $60.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.42 | $8.42 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.35 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.56 | $11.23 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
88 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
23 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 45m 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 Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 175.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Front Street, Highway 59, Highway 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.7 miles from Fulda, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.09 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 Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 3h 45m 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 Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fulda, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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