Origin
Greenfield, MN
Evening in Greenfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenfield, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Labeaux Avenue Northeast, Roosevelt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 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
23.6 miles from Greenfield, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 47.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Labeaux Avenue Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.7 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Labeaux Avenue Northeast. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
41.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
5
47.1 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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1st Street North
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Navigation decision point
6
47.2 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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Courthouse Square
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenfield, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
Cr 7
41.7 mi in
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~59m
Cr 75: Saint Augusta
41.7 mi in
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~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 29.7 mi | 31m |
| Labeaux Avenue Northeast | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Greenfield Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Trail | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Woodland Trail | 1 mi | 2m |
| 9th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 29.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Ingram Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ingram Street
2
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Greenfield Road
3
Turn right onto CR 10
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Trail
4
Turn left onto CR 123
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pioneer Trail
5
Continue on CR 123
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosedale Avenue North
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue North
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 19
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
8
Continue on CR 19
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 19
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
10
Continue on CR 19
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
11
Continue on CR 19
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
12
Continue on CR 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
14
Merge onto I 94
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 94
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
17
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn straight onto CR 75
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
19
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
22nd Street South
20
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue South
21
Turn right onto 15th Street South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
15th Street South
22
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
23
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
10th Avenue South
24
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
25
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
26
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
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 23.6 miles from Greenfield, MN, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 miles.
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 47.2 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, MN
This is one driving day of about 47.2 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Greenfield, MN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Greenfield, 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
$7.02 one way
$14.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
24 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Greenfield, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 47.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Labeaux Avenue Northeast, Roosevelt Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Greenfield, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (CR 19 / Labeaux Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenfield, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
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