Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

190.7 mi

307 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 35m ★

6 AM

3h 48m

8 AM

4h 14m

10 AM

3h 57m

12 PM

3h 55m

3 PM

3h 58m

5 PM

4h 12m

8 PM

3h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 8th Avenue North, 2nd Street North, 16th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.28 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 190.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

8th Avenue North 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
8th Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing
2nd Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing
16th Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing
3rd Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing
MN-15 S	Unavailable	Refreshing
Division Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road 75	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-94 W	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 8th Avenue North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Ada, MN.

1

Start on Courthouse Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

2

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

253 ft · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

3

Turn left onto 2nd Street North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street North

4

Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

407 ft · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

5

Turn left onto 3rd Street North

1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

6

Turn left onto MN-15 S

0.4 mi · 36 sec · MN-15 S

7

Turn right onto Division Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street

8

Continue on County Road 75

5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75

9

Take the exit straight

0.9 mi · 2 min

10

Merge slight left onto I-94 W

135 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I-94 W

11

Take the exit slight right toward MN 9

0.4 mi · 46 sec · MN 9

12

Turn right onto 140th Street South

15 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South

13

Continue on 140th Street North

8.0 mi · 9 min · 140th Street North

14

Continue on 140th St North

22 mi · 31 min · 140th St North

15

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 95.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 54m 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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.4 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud, MN

This is one driving day of about 190.7 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Cloud, 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 95.4 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elbow Lake, MN

95 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elbow Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ada, MN

The final approach into Ada, 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 Ada, 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

$27.28 one way

$54.55 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$29.44	$58.88
premium	$4.39	$32.97	$65.95
diesel	$5.64	$42.37	$84.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.2	$20.02	$9.15
Efficient EV	47.7	$16.69	$7.63
EV Truck/SUV	76.3	$26.70	$12.20

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Monday

Local time

3:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ada, MN

Afternoon in Ada on Monday

Local time

3:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

58°F

Elbow Lake, MN

95 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

28 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

3h 48m 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 Cloud, MN to Ada, MN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 8th Avenue North, 2nd Street North, 16th Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.28 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Ada, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.