Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Midway, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Jefferson Street North, State Highway 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.30 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
61.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 123 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Jefferson Street North. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.9 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Jefferson Street North. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN is easy. At 2h 36m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 33.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
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
4
33.9 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
90.2 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Turn right onto US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
112.7 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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MN 87 / Main Street West
Turn left onto MN 87 / Main Street West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 88.9 mi | 1h 42m |
| Jefferson Street North | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 87 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street West | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| County Highway 47 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Saint Germain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 88.9 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Midway, 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
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2nd Street North
4
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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1st Street North
5
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Veterans Bridge
6
Continue on East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Saint Germain Street
7
Turn left onto US 10
33 mi
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38 min
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US 10
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
38 mi
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42 min
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US 10
9
Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210
8.5 mi
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9 min
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US 10; MN 210
10
Continue on US 10; IC A
9.9 mi
·
11 min
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US 10; IC A
11
Turn right onto US 71
23 mi
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32 min
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Jefferson Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto MN 87
3.3 mi
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5 min
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Main Street West
13
Continue on MN 87
5.4 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 87
14
Turn right onto CR 47
1.6 mi
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3 min
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County Highway 47
15
Arrive at destination
CR 47
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 123 miles and 2h 36m.
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 US 10 for about 88.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.5 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.9 miles.
Arriving in Midway, MN
The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, 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
$18.30 one way
$36.61 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Midway, MN
Afternoon in Midway on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
62 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
6 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 36m 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 Midway, MN covers 123 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, Jefferson Street North, State Highway 87. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 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 $18.30 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN is easy. At 2h 36m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 33.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Midway, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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