Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night in Saint Cloud on Wednesday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
106.7 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Sleepy Eye, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, 16th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 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
53.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 106.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Sleepy Eye, MN is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Sleepy Eye, 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 |
| 16th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN-15 S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 14 | 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 Sleepy Eye, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
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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
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16th Avenue North
5
Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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3rd Street North
6
Turn left onto MN-15 S
47 mi
·
1 hr
·
MN-15 S
7
Continue on Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Main Street North
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
102 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street North
9
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street North
10
Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 15
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
115 ft
·
5 sec
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State Highway 15
12
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
39 mi
·
49 min
·
State Highway 15
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 14
14
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US Highway 14
15
Continue on 7th North Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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7th North Street
16
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
17
Continue on 20th North Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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20th North Street
18
Continue on Highway 14 West
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Highway 14 West
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
141 ft
·
2 sec
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Highway 14 West
20
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Highway 14 West
21
Continue on US Highway 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 14
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
US Highway 14
23
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 14
24
Continue on Main Street East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street East
25
Arrive at your 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 53.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 12m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sleepy Eye, 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 106.7 miles and 2h 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Saint Cloud, MN · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.4 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sleepy Eye, MN
The final approach into Sleepy Eye, 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 Sleepy Eye, 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
$15.88 one way
$31.76 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Sleepy Eye, MN
Late night in Sleepy Eye on Wednesday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
53 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
22 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
2h 25m 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 Sleepy Eye, MN covers 106.7 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, 16th Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 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 $15.88 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.
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Sleepy Eye, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Cloud, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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