Origin
Hoyt Lakes, MN
Afternoon in Hoyt Lakes on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
201.9 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoyt Lakes, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, MN 23, US 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.9 miles from Hoyt Lakes, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 201.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and MN 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.6 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,447 ft
1,018 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
643 ft
Highest Point
1,447 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
429 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and MN 23. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in near MN 37; FH 11 / North Broadway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (MN 37; FH 11 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MN 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (MN 33): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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MN 37; FH 11 / North Broadway
Turn left onto MN 37; FH 11 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.8 mi into trip
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~35m in
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MN 37
Take the ramp onto MN 37 toward US 53 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 53 South
5
57.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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MN 33
Take the exit onto MN 33
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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MN 33
Enter roundabout onto MN 33 toward I 35 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 35 South
5
134.3 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Take the exit onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 61: Mora along the way.
Cr 61: Mora
134.3 mi in
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~2h 45m
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via MN 23
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| MN 23 | 50.7 mi | 1h |
| US 53 | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| MN 33 | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| MN 135 | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| MN 37 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 37 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 56.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoyt Lakes, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on CH 110; FH 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Memorial Drive
2
Continue on CH 110; FH 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 110
3
Continue on CH 110; FH 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 110
4
Turn right onto CR 100; FH 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 100; FH 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Avenue North
6
Continue on CR 100; FH 11
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
County Highway 100
7
Continue on MN 135; FH 11
11 mi
·
17 min
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MN 135; FH 11
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto MN 37; FH 11
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on MN 37
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 37
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp onto MN 37
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
MN 37
Toward US 53 South
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 53
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 53
12
Take the exit onto MN 33
15 mi
·
18 min
·
MN 33
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on MN 33
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 33
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 33
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 33
Toward I 35 South
15
Continue on MN 33
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
MN 33
Toward I 35 South
16
Merge onto I 35
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35
17
Take the exit onto MN 23
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
18
Continue on MN 23; CR 61
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
19
Continue on MN 23; CR 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 23; CR 11
20
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 23; MN 65
21
Turn right onto MN 23
33 mi
·
37 min
·
MN 23
22
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
125 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 23
23
Continue on MN 23
15 mi
·
19 min
·
MN 23
24
Turn right onto 7th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
7th Avenue South
25
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
26
Continue on Courthouse Square
363 ft
·
16 sec
·
Courthouse Square
27
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
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 100.9 miles from Hoyt Lakes, MN, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 2h 9m 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 21m
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 Hoyt Lakes, 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 Hoyt Lakes, MN
This is one driving day of about 201.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoyt Lakes, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 56.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.9 mi from Hoyt Lakes, MN · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.9 miles from Hoyt Lakes, 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
$28.88 one way
$57.76 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| premium | $4.39 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.86 | $89.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.27 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
33 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, MN 23, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.9 miles from Hoyt Lakes, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (MN 37; FH 11 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (MN 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.9 miles (MN 33): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 61: Mora along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,018 ft to 1,447 ft elevation with about 234 ft of total climbing.
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