Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Evening in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisholm, MN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
179.9 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
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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Chisholm, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisholm, MN covers 179.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, State Highway 65, MN 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.77 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
90 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 179.9 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and State Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on MN 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and State Highway 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street North.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 16 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 (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 138.5 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street North
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
138.5 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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MN 65
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
172 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Enter roundabout onto US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
179.9 mi into trip
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~3h 43m in
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3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 52.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| State Highway 65 | 35.8 mi | 45m |
| MN 27 | 33.6 mi | 42m |
| MN 65 | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| US 169 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| East Beltline | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| East Highway 210 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Chisholm, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
2 sec
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Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
13 sec
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8th Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street North
4
Continue on 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street North
5
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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5th Avenue North
6
Turn left onto MN 23
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street South
7
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Granite City Crossing
8
Continue on MN 23
15 mi
·
18 min
·
3rd Street Southeast
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 23
10
Continue on MN 23
33 mi
·
37 min
·
MN 23
11
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi
·
24 min
·
MN 23; MN 65
12
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi
·
42 min
·
MN 27; MN 65
13
At end of road, turn left onto MN 210; MN 65
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 210
14
Turn right onto MN 65
36 mi
·
45 min
·
State Highway 65
15
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
146 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 65
16
Continue on MN 65
19 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 65
17
Turn right onto US 169; MN 65
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169; MN 65
18
Enter roundabout onto US 169; MN 73
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Beltline
19
Continue on US 169; MN 73
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Beltline
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto MN 73
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
MN 73
21
Enter roundabout onto MN 73
149 ft
·
8 sec
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State Highway 73
22
Continue on MN 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on MN 73
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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West Lake Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
64 ft
·
2 sec
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3rd Avenue Southwest
25
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue Southwest
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 90 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 miles.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 50m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chisholm, 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 179.9 miles and 3h 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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MN 23 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 90 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chisholm, MN
The final approach into Chisholm, 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 Chisholm, 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
$26.77 one way
$53.55 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
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: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.64 |
| Efficient EV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.51 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Chisholm, MN
Evening in Chisholm on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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 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 Chisholm, MN covers 179.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, State Highway 65, MN 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90 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 $26.77 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 138.5 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisholm, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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