Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Evening in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
152.1 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
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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Bemidji, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Avenue North, 2nd Street North, 1st Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.64 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
76 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 152.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Saint Germain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
8th Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Bemidji, 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
·
14 sec
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8th Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street North
4
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Street North
5
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
6
Continue on East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
7
Turn left
33 mi
·
38 min
8
Keep slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
9
Turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 210
10
Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
12
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
13
Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Marie Avenue Southeast
14
Turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Broadway Street East
15
Turn left onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
17
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
18
Turn left onto Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast
19
Continue on Bemidji Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bemidji Avenue North
20
Turn left onto 6th Street Northwest
194 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
21
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bemidji, 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 152.1 miles and 3h 9m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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
Arriving in Bemidji, MN
The final approach into Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, 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
$22.64 one way
$45.27 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Bemidji, MN
Evening in Bemidji on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
76 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
3h 9m 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 Bemidji, MN covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Avenue North, 2nd Street North, 1st Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 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 $22.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Bemidji, MN is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Bemidji, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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