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Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Avon, MN

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Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Saint Cloud, MN

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city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Avon, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Avon, MN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 75, I-94 W, 3rd Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on County Road 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 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

8.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Avon, MN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 12 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 (8th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (16th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Avenue North

Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street North

Turn left onto 2nd Street North

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | 16th Avenue North

Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MN 15 / MN-15 S

Turn left onto MN 15 / MN-15 S

Navigation decision point

5
16.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 75 5.8 mi 8m
I-94 W 4.5 mi 4m
3rd Street North 1.6 mi 3m
Division Street 1.5 mi 2m
2nd Street North 0.5 mi 1m
MN-15 S 0.4 mi <1m
Avon Avenue South 0.3 mi <1m
16th Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Road 75 — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.4 mi · 36 sec · MN-15 S
7

Turn right onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street
8

Continue on CR 75

5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 75
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
10

Merge onto I 94

4.5 mi · 4 min · I-94 W
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward CR 9: Avon
12

Turn right onto CR 9

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Avon Avenue South
13

Turn left onto Stratford Street West

192 ft · 14 sec · Stratford Street West
14

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at 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 8.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 16.1 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.1 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, 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 16.1 miles and 25m.

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 County Road 75 for about 5.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.1 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 13m into the drive

city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cokato, MN

8 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

Cokato, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cokato, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Avon, MN

The final approach into Avon, 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 Avon, 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

$2.40 one way

$4.79 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $2.58 $5.16
premium $4.53 $2.87 $5.75
diesel $5.61 $3.55 $7.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 1 day ago

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Evening in Saint Cloud on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ENE 10 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 3:19PM CDT until April 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 13 at 3:13PM CDT until April 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Avon, MN

Evening in Avon on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°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

28 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

25m 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 Avon, MN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 75, I-94 W, 3rd Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $2.40 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 straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.6 miles (16th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Avon, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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