Origin
Watab, MN
Morning in Watab on Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watab, 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
13m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watab, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
Watab, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is 9.5 miles and takes about 13m via US 10, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours. Plan for a single day, as this route can easily be completed with time to spare.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on US 10, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate segments of US 10 and East Saint Germain Street, along with a portion of 75th Street Northwest. Expect a driving experience that is largely efficient and direct, characteristic of travel on main thoroughfares within the region. The road profile suggests a smooth transition between these connected highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and East Saint Germain Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 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 79 / 75th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 10
Turn right onto US 10
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Saint Germain Street
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East Saint Germain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 75th Street Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watab, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on CR 55
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast River Road
2
Turn right onto CR 79
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
75th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto US 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
5
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
6
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
8
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street North
9
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
10
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
11
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.83 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
13m 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 Watab, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 9.5 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, East Saint Germain Street, 75th Street 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 4.7 miles from Watab, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Watab, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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