Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Morning in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisago City, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
73.3 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Chisago City, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisago City, MN covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 95 Northeast, Highway 95 Northwest, State Highway 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Highway 95 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 73.3 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 95 Northeast and Highway 95 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on Highway 95 Northeast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 95 Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,054 ft
893 ft
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
1,054 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 95 Northeast and Highway 95 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street North.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 14 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 (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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2nd Street North
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest
Enter roundabout onto MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Isabel Street
Turn right onto Isabel Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 95 Northeast | 23.2 mi | 29m |
| Highway 95 Northwest | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 95 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Lofton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Trail | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 1st Avenue West | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 95 Northeast
— 23.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Chisago City, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
8th Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street North
4
Continue on 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street North
5
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Avenue North
6
Turn left onto MN 23
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
2nd Street South
7
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Granite City Crossing
8
Continue on MN 23
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
3rd Street Southeast
9
Turn right onto MN 95
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
15th Street Northeast
10
Continue on MN 95
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 95 Northeast
11
Continue on MN 95
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 95
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 95
13
Continue on MN 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 95
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 95
15
Continue on MN 95
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 95
16
Continue on MN 95
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 95 Northwest
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 95 Northwest
18
Continue on MN 95
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 95 Northwest
19
Continue on MN 95
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
1st Avenue West
20
Continue on MN 95
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 95 Northeast
21
Continue on MN 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Croix Trail
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on MN 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on MN 95
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
24
Enter roundabout
21 ft
·
0 sec
25
Continue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
26
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
27
Continue on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
28
Turn left onto CR 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Trail
29
Continue on CR 14
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Road
30
Turn right onto CR 34
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lofton Avenue
31
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
32
Turn right onto Isabel Street
269 ft
·
13 sec
·
Isabel Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto US 8
470 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
34
Arrive at destination
US 8
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 36.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 48m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chisago City, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Cloud, MN
This is one driving day of about 73.3 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Cloud, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 95 Northeast for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chisago City, MN
The final approach into Chisago City, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.91 one way
$21.82 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Chisago City, MN
Morning in Chisago City on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Springvale, MN
37 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
2 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 42m 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 Chisago City, MN covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 95 Northeast, Highway 95 Northwest, State Highway 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 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 $10.91 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 1h 42m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Chisago City, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 893 ft to 1,054 ft elevation with about 93 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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