Origin
Saint Augusta, MN
Morning in Saint Augusta on Friday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Augusta, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augusta, MN
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Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Augusta, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 6.2 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CR 7, 9th Avenue South, 11th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on CR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 12m highway drive covering 6.2 miles, with most of the trip on CR 7 and 9th Avenue South. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.2 miles on CR 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,039 ft
1,008 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
1,039 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
32 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CR 7 and 9th Avenue South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 7.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (22nd Street South): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (9th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 7
Turn left onto CR 7
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
22nd Street South
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
9th Avenue South
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
1st Street North
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Navigation decision point
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Courthouse Square
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 7 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| 9th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 11th Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 115 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 7
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augusta, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on County Road 115
139 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 115
2
Turn left onto CR 7
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 7
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
22nd Street South
4
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue South
5
Turn right onto 15th Street South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
15th Street South
6
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
7
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
10th Avenue South
8
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
9
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
10
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.92 one way
$1.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Friday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
12m 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 Saint Augusta, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 6.2 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CR 7, 9th Avenue South, 11th Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Saint Augusta, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.92 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (22nd Street South): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (9th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Augusta, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,008 ft to 1,039 ft elevation with about 38 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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