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Trip from Springvale, 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 6m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Springvale, MN, MN

Springvale, MN

Tom Fisk

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Saint Cloud, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springvale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 95 Northeast, State Highway 95, Highway 95 Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Highway 95 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 46.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 95 Northeast and State Highway 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 miles on Highway 95 Northeast.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 95 Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 95 Northeast and State Highway 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 6 / County Road 6.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 10 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 (CR 6 / County Road 6): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 1 / Verdin Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MN 95 / State Highway 95): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 6 / County Road 6

Turn right onto CR 6 / County Road 6

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 1 / Verdin Street Northwest

Turn left onto CR 1 / Verdin Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | MN 95 / State Highway 95

Enter roundabout onto MN 95 / State Highway 95

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | 7th Avenue South

Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

Navigation decision point

5
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Courthouse Square

Turn left onto Courthouse Square

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 95 Northeast 13.5 mi 16m
State Highway 95 12.5 mi 16m
Highway 95 Northwest 8.2 mi 10m
MN 23 W 5.3 mi 7m
Verdin Street Northwest 3.2 mi 7m
County Road 6 1.1 mi 2m
15th Street Northeast 0.6 mi <1m
County Road 65 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Highway 95 Northeast — 13.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springvale, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.

1

Start on Flamingo Street Northwest

49 ft · 4 sec · Flamingo Street Northwest
2

Turn right onto CR 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 6
3

Turn left onto CR 1

3.2 mi · 7 min · Verdin Street Northwest
4

Turn right onto CR 65

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 65
5

Continue on CR 65

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 341st Avenue Northwest
6

Turn right onto MN 95

2.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 95 Northwest
7

Enter roundabout onto MN 95

159 ft · 3 sec · Highway 95 Northwest
8

Continue on MN 95

5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 95 Northwest
9

Continue on MN 95

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
10

Enter roundabout onto MN 95

128 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 95
11

Continue on MN 95

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
12

Enter roundabout onto MN 95

111 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 95
13

Continue on MN 95

7.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 95
14

Continue on MN 95

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 95 Northeast
15

Continue on MN 95

0.6 mi · 48 sec · 15th Street Northeast
16

Turn left onto MN 23

5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 23 W
17

Continue on MN 23

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Granite City Crossing
18

Continue on MN 23

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Division Street
19

Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 7th Avenue South
20

Turn left onto Courthouse Square

222 ft · 11 sec · Courthouse Square
21

Continue on Courthouse Square

363 ft · 16 sec · Courthouse Square
22

Arrive at destination

Courthouse Square

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23 mi from Springvale, MN · 35m into the drive

city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zimmerman, MN

23 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

Wyanett, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santiago, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Springvale, 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

$6.86 one way

$13.72 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $7.39 $14.78
premium $4.53 $8.23 $16.45
diesel $5.61 $10.18 $20.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Springvale, MN

Late night in Springvale on Friday

Local time

4:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 10:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Saint Cloud, MN

Late night in Saint Cloud on Friday

Local time

4:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 10:04PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

7 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 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springvale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 95 Northeast, State Highway 95, Highway 95 Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23 miles from Springvale, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 6 / County Road 6): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 1 / Verdin Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MN 95 / State Highway 95): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Springvale, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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