Origin
Saint Peter, MN
Morning in Saint Peter on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
123.3 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Peter, MN
Efrem Efre
Saint Cloud, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 123.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Grace Street, Sunrise Drive, Dodd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.64 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Saint Peter, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 123.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Grace Street 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 Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Grace Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dodd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Grace Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on South Minnesota Avenue
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Minnesota Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Grace Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grace Street
3
Continue on Sunrise Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sunrise Drive
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunrise Drive
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunrise Drive
5
Exit the roundabout onto Sunrise Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Drive
6
Turn left onto Dodd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dodd Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 22
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 22
8
Continue on State Highway 22
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 22
9
Continue on 4th Street South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street South
10
Turn left onto Main Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Avenue
11
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
12
Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 22
13
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
14
Continue on 7th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
7th Avenue
15
Continue on State Highway 22
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 22
16
Take the ramp slight right toward State Highway 22
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 22
17
Merge slight left onto US Highway 212
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 212
18
Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chandler Avenue North
19
Turn left onto Chandler Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chandler Avenue North
20
Turn left onto 13th Street East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
13th Street East
21
Continue on State Highway 22
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 22
22
Continue on Front Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on State Highway 22
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 22
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 7 East
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7 East
25
Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
4th Avenue Northeast
26
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street North
28
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street North
29
Continue on State Highway 15
47 mi
·
1 hr
·
State Highway 15
30
Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street North
31
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
17 sec
·
16th Avenue North
32
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
33
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
34
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
Courthouse Square
35
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 61.7 miles from Saint Peter, MN, or about 59m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Peter, 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 Peter, MN
This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Peter, 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 61.7 mi from Saint Peter, MN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.7 miles from Saint Peter, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
The final approach into Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud, 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
$17.64 one way
$35.27 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| premium | $4.39 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Cloud, MN
Morning in Saint Cloud on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
62 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
1h 58m 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 Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 123.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Grace Street, Sunrise Drive, Dodd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Saint Peter, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.64 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 Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 1h 58m 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 Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Peter, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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