Origin
Shakopee, MN
Afternoon in Shakopee on Friday
Local time
12:44 PM
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Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Shakopee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shakopee, MN
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Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 75.6-mile drive from Shakopee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-94, I-494, and Mitchell Road, this route offers a direct connection within Minnesota's Midwest region. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The drive is designed for efficiency, making it ideal for those who want to reach their destination without extensive travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Shakopee, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for roughly 79% of this 75.6-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates, offering a smooth and relatively fast pace. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 45.2 miles, likely on I-94, allowing for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by ease of navigation and minimal complex turns, ideal for covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holmes Street South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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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Holmes Street South
Turn right onto Holmes Street South
Navigation decision point
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 494 North
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
6
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Courthouse Square
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shakopee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
Cr 7
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Cr 75: Saint Augusta
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| I 494 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Mitchell Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Flying Cloud Drive | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| CR 101 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spring Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Holmes Street South
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Holmes Street South
3
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
4
Turn right onto Fuller Street South
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fuller Street South
5
Turn right onto US 169 BUS; CR 69
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue East
6
Turn left
177 ft
·
8 sec
7
Continue on CR 101
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 101
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Flying Cloud Dr
9
Turn straight onto CR 61
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Flying Cloud Drive
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
11
Continue on CR 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Road
12
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
14
Turn slight right
288 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn slight left onto CR 62
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 62
16
Continue on MN 62
458 ft
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
17
Turn left
354 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 494 North
19
Merge onto I 494
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 94
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
24
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
25
Turn straight onto CR 75
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
26
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
22nd Street South
27
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue South
28
Turn right onto 15th Street South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
15th Street South
29
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
30
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
10th Avenue South
31
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
32
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
33
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 36 minute duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. Leaving Shakopee, MN, you won't need to plan for overnight stops, but consider a brief pause if you wish. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated cost is $11. Since the longest uninterrupted driving segment is 45.2 miles, you can easily break up the journey if needed. Watch for transitions between I-494 and I-94, as these are key points in navigating this particular drive.
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 37.8 miles from Shakopee, MN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 50m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shakopee, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shakopee, MN
This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Shakopee, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Shakopee, MN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Shakopee, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.25 one way
$22.50 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
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: 26.5 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 | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
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
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Friday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 36m 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 Shakopee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 494, Mitchell 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 37.8 miles from Shakopee, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shakopee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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