Origin
Shieldsville, MN
Afternoon in Shieldsville on Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 21, Independence Avenue, Southwest Railway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 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.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Shieldsville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 107 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| Independence Avenue | — | — |
| Southwest Railway Street | — | — |
| Southwest 5th Avenue | — | — |
| West Central Street | — | — |
| Highway 19 | — | — |
| Panama Avenue | — | — |
| Langford Boulevard /Richard J | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 21
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shieldsville, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Geneva Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Geneva Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto State Highway 21
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 21
3
Continue on State Highway 21
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Turn right onto Independence Avenue
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Independence Avenue
5
Continue on Southwest Railway Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Railway Street
6
Turn left onto Southwest 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 5th Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Central Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Street
8
Continue on State Highway 19
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 19
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Panama Avenue
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Panama Avenue
10
Exit the roundabout onto Panama Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Panama Avenue
11
Turn right onto Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
499 ft
·
9 sec
·
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 13 South
14
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 13 South
15
Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 169, CH 101
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169 North
18
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
25 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 94 West
20
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue on I-94 W
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I-94 W
22
Keep slight left
29 mi
·
30 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
24
Keep slight right
522 ft
·
13 sec
25
Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
26
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
128 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 the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
30
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
10th Avenue South
31
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
Courthouse Square
33
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 53.5 miles from Shieldsville, MN, or about 1h 10m 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 56m
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 Shieldsville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Shieldsville, MN
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Shieldsville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Shieldsville, MN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Shieldsville, 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
$15.92 one way
$31.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.62 | $47.25 |
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: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Plymouth, MN
54 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
4 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 21m 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 Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 21, Independence Avenue, Southwest Railway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Shieldsville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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 Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easy. At 2h 21m 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 Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shieldsville, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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