Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Cloquet, MN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

127.1 mi

204 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

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

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Cloquet, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Cloquet, MN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive, MN 23, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.91 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.

Midpoint

63.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 127.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Cloquet, MN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street North.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Cloquet, MN is easy. At 2h 26m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 67.5 miles (MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 5th Avenue North

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Take the exit onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | MN 33

Take the exit onto MN 33 toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

124.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | MN 33

Enter roundabout onto MN 33

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive	36.2 mi	38m
MN 23	34.4 mi	39m
I 35	20.6 mi	22m
Forest Avenue East	17.7 mi	20m
3rd Street Southeast	14.6 mi	18m
MN 33	2.7 mi	4m
5th Avenue North	0.2 mi	<1m
2nd Street South	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive — 36.2 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Courthouse Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

253 ft · 13 sec · 8th Avenue North

Turn right onto 2nd Street North

393 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street North

Continue on 1st Street North

0.1 mi · 21 sec · 1st Street North

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue North

Turn left onto MN 23

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

Continue on MN 23

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Granite City Crossing

Continue on MN 23

15 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto MN 23

114 ft · 1 sec · MN 23

Continue on MN 23

33 mi · 37 min · MN 23

Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65

1.6 mi · 2 min · MN 23; MN 65

Continue on MN 23

18 mi · 20 min · Forest Avenue East

Take the exit onto MN 23

36 mi · 38 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth

Continue on I 35

21 mi · 22 min · I 35

Take the exit onto MN 33

0.6 mi · 58 sec · MN 33

Toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

Enter roundabout onto MN 33

127 ft · 1 sec · MN 33

Continue on MN 33

2.1 mi · 3 min · MN 33

Turn right onto CR 45

465 ft · 14 sec · Cloquet Avenue

Turn right onto 4th Street

26 ft · 1 sec · 4th Street

Arrive at destination

4th Street

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 63.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 28 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cloquet, 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 127.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Saint Cloud, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive for about 36.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.5 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Braham, MN

64 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

Milaca, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mission Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cloquet, MN

The final approach into Cloquet, 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 Cloquet, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cloquet, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.1

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12188795051

Top Coffee Stop

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Cloud, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12188795051

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Miigwitches Brew

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12189007959

Gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 127.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12188792279

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Black Bear Golf Course

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 127.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

+12188782485

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.91 one way

$37.83 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$20.38	$40.76
premium	$4.53	$22.68	$45.36
diesel	$5.61	$28.06	$56.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.1	$13.35	$6.10
Efficient EV	31.8	$11.12	$5.08
EV Truck/SUV	50.8	$17.79	$8.13

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Late night in Saint Cloud on Friday

Local time

12:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cloquet, MN

Late night in Cloquet on Friday

Local time

12:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°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

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

2h 26m 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 Cloquet, MN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive, MN 23, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.5 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 $18.91 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 Cloquet, MN is easy. At 2h 26m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cloquet, MN

Nearby Places

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

District Coffee

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

District Coffee

Miigwitches Brew

Gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

Granite City Jump

Summerland Family Fun Park

Black Bear Golf Course

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 26m on the road

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