Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Albany, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Albany, MN covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-94 W, County Road 75, 3rd Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I-94 W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Albany, MN covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 11 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 (8th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (16th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MN 15 / MN-15 S
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MN 238, CR 10: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| County Road 75 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| 3rd Street North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| MN-15 S | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Albany, MN.
Start on Courthouse Square
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
Turn left onto 3rd Street North
Turn left onto MN 15
Turn right onto CR 75
Continue on CR 75
Take the exit
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto MN 238
Turn right onto MN 238
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Saint Cloud on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Albany on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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