Origin
Norwood Young America, MN
Morning in Norwood Young America on Tuesday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood Young America, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
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 Norwood Young America, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 25, I 94, MN 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on State Highway 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 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
35.8 miles from Norwood Young America, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 71.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 25 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on State Highway 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 25 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MN 5; MN 25; CR 33 / North Reform Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 71.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MN 5; MN 25; CR 33 / North Reform Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MN 5; MN 25): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MN 5; MN 25; CR 33 / North Reform Street
Turn right onto MN 5; MN 25; CR 33 / North Reform Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MN 5; MN 25
Enter roundabout onto MN 5; MN 25
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
66.1 mi into trip
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~1h 32m 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
6
71.5 mi into trip
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~1h 43m 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 Norwood Young America, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
Cr 7
66.1 mi in
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~1h 32m
Cr 75: Saint Augusta
66.1 mi in
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~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 25 | 25.3 mi | 39m |
| I 94 | 21.9 mi | 23m |
| MN 25 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| MN 5 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| MN 55 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 25
— 25.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood Young America, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Morse Street North
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Morse Street North
2
Merge onto US 212
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 212
3
Turn right onto MN 5; MN 25; CR 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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North Reform Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 5; MN 25
24 ft
·
0 sec
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MN 5; MN 25
5
Continue on MN 5; MN 25
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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MN 5; MN 25
6
Turn left onto MN 25
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 25
7
Continue on MN 25
0.5 mi
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59 sec
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Ash Avenue South
8
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
9
Continue on MN 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
126 ft
·
2 sec
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Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
11
Continue on MN 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 25
13
Continue on MN 25
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 25
14
Continue on MN 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
15
Continue on MN 25; CR 10
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Jefferson Avenue Northwest
16
Turn left onto MN 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
18th Street
17
Continue on MN 25
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 25
18
Continue on MN 25
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Buffalo Avenue South
19
Turn right onto US 12; MN 25
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Nelson Boulevard
20
Continue on US 12; MN 25
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; MN 25
21
Take the exit onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MN 25
22
Turn left onto MN 25
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 25
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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State Highway 25
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto Settlers Parkway
15 ft
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0 sec
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Settlers Parkway
25
Continue on Settlers Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Settlers Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto MN 55
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on MN 55; CR 35
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55; CR 35
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto MN 25
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
30
Merge onto I 94
22 mi
·
23 min
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I 94
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
32
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
33
Turn straight onto CR 75
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
34
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
127 ft
·
7 sec
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22nd Street South
35
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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11th Avenue South
36
Turn right onto 15th Street South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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15th Street South
37
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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9th Avenue South
38
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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10th Avenue South
39
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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1st Street North
40
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
11 sec
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Courthouse Square
41
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 35.8 miles from Norwood Young America, MN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 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 71.6 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Norwood Young America, 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 Norwood Young America, MN
This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norwood Young America, 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 State Highway 25 for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Norwood Young America, MN · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Norwood Young America, 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
$10.66 one way
$21.31 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
36 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
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
1h 43m 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 Norwood Young America, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 25, I 94, MN 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Norwood Young America, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 71.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MN 5; MN 25; CR 33 / North Reform Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MN 5; MN 25): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (MN 25 / Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Norwood Young America, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
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