Origin
Roseau, MN
Afternoon in Roseau on Monday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
294.3 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m
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 Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 294.3 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street Northwest, 310th Street, 3rd Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.09 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
147.1 miles from Roseau, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 294.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Street Northwest 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 310th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mason Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Saint Germain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseau, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Main Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Avenue South
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street Northwest
3
Continue on 310th Street
22 mi
·
28 min
·
310th Street
4
Turn straight
41 mi
·
46 min
5
Turn left onto 3rd Street East
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
3rd Street East
6
Turn left
85 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
7
Turn left
45 mi
·
51 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
66 ft
·
1 sec
10
Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
11
Continue on West Mason Avenue
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
12
Keep slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
13
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
14
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
15
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
16
Continue on 2nd Street North
394 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Street North
17
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
18
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
Courthouse Square
19
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 147.1 miles from Roseau, MN, or about 2h 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.1 miles or 2h 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 4h 42m
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 Roseau, 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 Roseau, MN
This is one driving day of about 294.3 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseau, 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 147.1 mi from Roseau, MN · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 147.1 miles from Roseau, 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
$42.09 one way
$84.19 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
| premium | $4.39 | $50.89 | $101.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.38 | $130.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.90 | $14.13 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.7 | 1 | $41.20 | $18.84 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Elbow Lake, MN
147 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
16 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
5h 44m 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 Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 294.3 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street Northwest, 310th Street, 3rd Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.1 miles from Roseau, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.09 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roseau, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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