Origin
Renville, MN
Late night in Renville on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
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Trip from Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
95.3 mi
153 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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 Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, Highway 71 South, Park Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.18 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.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Renville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 95.3 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and Highway 71 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.5 miles on MN 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and Highway 71 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near US 71 / US Highway 71.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 2m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (US 71 / US Highway 71): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 71 / Highway 71 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 71 / US Highway 71
Turn left onto US 71 / US Highway 71
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 71 / Highway 71 South
Enter roundabout onto US 71 / Highway 71 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward US 71 North, MN 23 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 71 North, MN 23 East
4
91.3 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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10th Avenue South
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
92.3 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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44th Avenue North
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 49.5 mi | 1h |
| Highway 71 South | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| Park Avenue East | 9 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 71 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| 3rd Street Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 44th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 49.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renville, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on US 212
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Park Avenue East
2
Turn left onto US 71
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 71
3
Continue on US 71
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 71 South
4
Enter roundabout onto US 71
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 71 South
5
Continue on US 71
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 71 South
6
Take the ramp
11 mi
·
13 min
Toward US 71 North, MN 23 East
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MN 23
49 mi
·
1 hr
·
MN 23
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
10th Avenue South
9
Turn right onto CR 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
10
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
44th Avenue North
11
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
16th Avenue North
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
14
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
15
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
16
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 47.7 miles from Renville, MN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 1h 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 38m
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 Renville, 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 Renville, MN
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Renville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 23 for about 49.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.7 mi from Renville, MN · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Renville, 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
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.34 | $6.10 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Late night in Saint Cloud on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 10:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
20 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
2h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, Highway 71 South, Park Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.7 miles from Renville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.18 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 Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 2m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (US 71 / US Highway 71): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (US 71 / Highway 71 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Renville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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