Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Mayer, MN covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street North, 9th Avenue North, West Saint Germain Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 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
31.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 62.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Mayer, MN is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Mayer, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Saint Germain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Boulevard South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Mayer, MN.
Start on Courthouse Square
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto State Highway 25
Continue on State Highway 25
Continue on Central Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
Continue on Lake Boulevard South
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 25
Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
Continue on State Highway 25
At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
Merge slight left onto US 12
Continue on Nelson Boulevard
Turn left onto Buffalo Avenue South
Continue on State Highway 25
Continue on 18th Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue Northwest
Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
Continue on State Highway 25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard
Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 62.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 44m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mayer, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 62.2 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mayer, 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 Mayer, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.39 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Mayer on Saturday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
31 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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