Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Breezy Point, MN

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

83.1 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

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Saint Cloud, MN

Tom Fisk

Breezy Point, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Breezy Point, MN covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, 1st Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.89 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 83.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 17 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 Breezy Point, MN is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Breezy Point, 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
1st Street North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Saint Germain Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road 18	Unavailable	Refreshing
Red Pine Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bluebird Lane	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 Breezy Point, MN.

Start on Courthouse Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

253 ft · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

394 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

Continue on 1st Street North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 1st Street North

Continue on Veterans Bridge

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

Continue on East Saint Germain Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Saint Germain Street

Turn left

33 mi · 38 min

Keep slight right

32 mi · 38 min

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Keep slight right

1.0 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right

6.5 mi · 8 min

Turn right onto County Road 18

0.1 mi · 17 sec · County Road 18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18

138 ft · 4 sec · County Road 18

Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18

4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Pine Drive

4.3 mi · 6 min · Red Pine Drive

Turn left onto Bluebird Lane

118 ft · 5 sec · Bluebird Lane

Arrive at your destination

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 41.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 51m 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 51m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 83.1 miles and 1h 43m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

42 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.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Breezy Point, MN

The final approach into Breezy Point, 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 Breezy Point, 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

$11.89 one way

$23.77 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$12.83	$25.66
premium	$4.39	$14.37	$28.74
diesel	$5.64	$18.46	$36.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.9	$8.73	$3.99
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.27	$3.32
EV Truck/SUV	33.2	$11.63	$5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Sunday

Local time

4:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breezy Point, MN

Afternoon in Breezy Point on Sunday

Local time

4:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

42 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

29 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

1h 43m 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 Breezy Point, MN covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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, 1st Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $11.89 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 Saint Cloud, MN to Breezy Point, MN is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Breezy Point, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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