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Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Montevideo, MN

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

101.5 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown Saint Cloud, MN, MN

Saint Cloud, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Montevideo, MN, MN

Montevideo, MN

Cristiano Junior

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Montevideo, MN covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 23, US 71, 2nd Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.52 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

50.7 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.2 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 20 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 36.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and US 71. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near MN 23 / 2nd Street South.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (MN 23 / 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles (US 71; MN 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles (MN 7): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | MN 23 / 2nd Street South

Turn right onto MN 23 / 2nd Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 71; MN 23

Keep slight left at fork onto US 71; MN 23 toward US 71, MN 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 71, MN 23
5
84.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | MN 7

Turn right onto MN 7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | Black Oak Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | North 8th Street

Turn right onto North 8th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 23 36.2 mi 43m
US 71 25.1 mi 32m
2nd Street South 18 mi 22m
MN 7 16.9 mi 22m
3rd Street North 1.6 mi 3m
Division Street 1.2 mi 1m
4th Street Southwest 0.9 mi 1m
2nd Street North 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MN 23 — 36.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Courthouse Square

7 ft · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
2

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

253 ft · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
3

Turn left onto 2nd Street North

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street North
4

Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

407 ft · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North
5

Turn left onto 3rd Street North

1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North
6

Turn left onto MN-15 S

0.4 mi · 36 sec · MN-15 S
7

Turn right onto Division Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Division Street
8

Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
9

Turn right onto 2nd Street South

18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South
10

Continue on 4th Street West

0.1 mi · 12 sec · 4th Street West
11

Continue on 4th Street Southwest

0.9 mi · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
12

Continue on MN 23

1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
13

Continue straight

35 mi · 42 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

25 mi · 32 min · US 71, MN 23
15

Turn right

17 mi · 22 min
16

Turn left onto Benson Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Benson Road
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

108 ft · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue
18

Turn right onto North 8th Street

276 ft · 14 sec · North 8th Street
19

Turn right onto Eureka Avenue

59 ft · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue
20

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 50.7 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montevideo, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 10m.

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 MN 23 for about 36.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.7 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Avon, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

51 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 50.7 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montevideo, MN

The final approach into Montevideo, 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 Montevideo, 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

$14.52 one way

$29.04 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $15.67 $31.34
premium $4.39 $17.55 $35.10
diesel $5.64 $22.55 $45.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.66 $4.87
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06
EV Truck/SUV 40.6 0 $14.21 $6.50

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Morning in Saint Cloud on Monday

Local time

6:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Montevideo, MN

Morning in Montevideo on Monday

Local time

6:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

37°F

Avon, MN

51 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

4 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 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Montevideo, MN covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, US 71, 2nd Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $14.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (MN 23 / 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles (US 71; MN 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.3 miles (MN 7): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Montevideo, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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