Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Mayer, MN
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Mayer, MN covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 25, I 94, Roosevelt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on State Highway 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 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
31.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 62.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 25 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on State Highway 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 25 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street North.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 62.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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1st Street North
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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9th Avenue North
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
28.1 mi into trip
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~35m in
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MN 25 / State Highway 25
Turn right onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.2 mi into trip
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~49m in
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MN 25; CR 35 / Central Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MN 25; CR 35 / Central Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38.6 mi into trip
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~53m in
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MN 25 / State Highway 25
Enter roundabout onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 25 | 25.5 mi | 37m |
| I 94 | 22.1 mi | 23m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 18th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Ahern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 25
— 25.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Mayer, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
13 sec
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Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 1st Street North
215 ft
·
14 sec
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1st Street North
3
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
399 ft
·
13 sec
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9th Avenue North
4
Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Saint Germain Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Memorial Drive
6
Turn left onto CR 75
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge onto I 94
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 94
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
10
Turn right onto MN 25
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MN 25
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on MN 25; CR 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto MN 25; CR 35
111 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Continue on MN 25; CR 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on MN 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Boulevard South
16
Continue on MN 25
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MN 25
Use the straight lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 25
18
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 25
19
Continue on MN 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Ahern Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on MN 25
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 12; MN 25
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
22
Merge onto US 12; MN 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; MN 25
23
Continue on US 12; MN 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Boulevard
24
Turn left onto MN 25
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Buffalo Avenue South
25
Continue on MN 25
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 25
26
Continue on MN 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
18th Street
27
Turn right onto MN 25; CR 10
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue Northwest
28
Continue on MN 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
29
Continue on MN 25
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 25
30
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
31
Continue on MN 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
32
Enter roundabout onto MN 25
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
33
Continue on MN 25
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
34
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
35
Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
36
Arrive at destination
1st Street Northeast
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 31.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 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 62.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 39m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mayer, 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 62.2 miles and 1h 28m.
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.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 25 for about 25.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mayer, MN
The final approach into Mayer, 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 Mayer, 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
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Mayer, MN
Afternoon in Mayer on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
31 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
22 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 28m 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 Mayer, MN covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 25, I 94, Roosevelt Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 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 $8.90 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 62.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Mayer, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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