Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Saint George, MN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
94.4 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 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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Saint George, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Saint George, MN covers 94.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN-15 S, State Highway 15, Fort Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on MN-15 S. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.05 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
47.2 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 94.4 miles, with most of the trip on MN-15 S and State Highway 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.4 miles on MN-15 S.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN-15 S is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN-15 S and State Highway 15. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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16th Avenue North
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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MN 15 / MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN 15 / MN-15 S
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
88.5 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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CR 5 / Fort Road
Turn right onto CR 5 / Fort Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN-15 S | 47.4 mi | 1h |
| State Highway 15 | 36.9 mi | 47m |
| Fort Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street North | 2 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN-15 S
— 47.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Saint George, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
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2 sec
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Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
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16 sec
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8th Avenue North
3
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
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1 min
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2nd Street North
4
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
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16th Avenue North
5
Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi
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3 min
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3rd Street North
6
Turn left onto MN 15
47 mi
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1 hr
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MN-15 S
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MN 15
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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Main Street North
8
Enter roundabout onto MN 15
102 ft
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1 sec
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Main Street North
9
Continue on MN 15
1.7 mi
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4 min
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Main Street North
10
Continue on MN 15
1.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto MN 15
116 ft
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4 sec
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State Highway 15
12
Continue on MN 15
35 mi
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44 min
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State Highway 15
13
Turn right onto CR 5
5.8 mi
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8 min
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Fort Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 16
16 ft
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0 sec
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631st Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 16
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 47.2 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, 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 94.4 miles and 2h 6m.
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-15 S for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.2 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint George, MN
The final approach into Saint George, 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 Saint George, 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
$14.05 one way
$28.10 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.84 | $33.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Saint George, MN
Night in Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
47 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Saint George, MN covers 94.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN-15 S, State Highway 15, Fort Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.2 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 $14.05 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 2h 6m drive. You will face about 9 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 Saint George, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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