Origin
Bagley, MN
Late night in Bagley on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bagley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
177.4 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bagley, MN
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Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
Bagley, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is 177.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m via US 10 and State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mostly highway experience for the bulk of your travel. It's a straightforward drive, well-suited for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.7 miles from Bagley, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 64.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| State Highway 64 Southwest | 33.7 mi | 42m |
| State 64 | 28.6 mi | 35m |
| Central Street Northeast | 22.5 mi | 26m |
| Washington Avenue South | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| Paul Bunyan Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 200 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Marie Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bagley, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on MN 92
63 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Avenue South
2
Turn right onto US 2
380 ft
·
4 sec
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East Central Street
3
Continue on US 2
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Central Street Northeast
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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Paul Bunyan Expressway
Toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Rapids
5
Take the exit onto US 71
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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US 71
Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
6
Turn right onto US 71
14 mi
·
17 min
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Washington Avenue South
7
Continue on MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 200
8
Turn right onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
9
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
10
Turn left onto MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
11
Continue on MN 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
12
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
13
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
14
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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State Highway 210
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 10
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
17
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
18
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Veterans Bridge
19
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
20
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street North
21
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
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8th Avenue North
22
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
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Courthouse Square
23
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 35m drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 64.2-mile stretch on US 10, as services might be less frequent. The $26 fuel estimate is a good baseline for budgeting. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.7 miles from Bagley, MN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.7 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Bagley, 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 Bagley, MN
This is one driving day of about 177.4 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Bagley, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 64.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.7 miles from Bagley, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 177.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 2 / East Central Street
Turn right onto US 2 / East Central Street
Navigation decision point
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Ra...
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidj...
5
112 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 10
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
177.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.40 one way
$52.80 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.52 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.84 | $11.35 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Late night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
27 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
3h 35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 62% of this drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 10 covering 64.2 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you navigate State Highway 64 Southwest and State 64. Expect a more rural feel once you're off the main highway segments, with fewer exits and less dense traffic.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.2 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / East Central Street.
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 3h 35m drive. You will face about 14 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 (US 2 / East Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bagley, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Park Rapids and Bemidji.
Park Rapids
22.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via US 2
Bemidji
28.3 mi in
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~33m
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via US 71
About the Cities
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
Full guide →Founded 1856
Saint Cloud is a city in Central Minnesota with a population of 68,000 (2018). Although it may have few attractions to draw the tourist, it is a nexus of medical advances, particularly in orthopedics (St. Cloud Orthopedics Associates, for example). It is also a college town as it is home to St. Cloud State University and St Cloud Technical College. The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are nearby.
Top landmarks
- • Michael Majerus House — House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- • Carter Block — building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- • First National Bank — historic bank building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 177.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.2 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / East Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Cloud, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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