Origin
Bemidji, MN
Night in Bemidji on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bemidji, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
152.1 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bemidji, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 152.1-mile drive from Bemidji, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an affordable Midwest excursion. The route primarily utilizes US 10 and State Highway 64, offering a highway-focused experience. You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways, making for a relatively straightforward journey. This trip is ideal for those looking for a direct and efficient drive within Minnesota, perfect for a weekend getaway or a mid-week transit.
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
76 miles from Bemidji, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m 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 |
| MN 197 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 71 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 200 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Midway Drive South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 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 Bemidji, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto MN 197
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bemidji Avenue North
4
Continue on MN 197
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
Paul Bunyan Drive South
5
Continue on MN 197
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Midway Drive South
6
Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7
Turn right onto MN 197
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 197
8
Continue on US 71
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 71
9
Continue on MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
10
Turn right onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
11
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
12
Turn left onto MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on MN 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
14
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
15
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
16
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 210
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 10
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
19
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
20
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
21
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
22
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street North
23
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
24
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
25
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 9-minute duration for this 152.1-mile trip, it's perfectly suited for a single-day adventure with plenty of flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for an unhurried pace, keeping in mind the estimated $23 fuel cost. While the drive is relatively short, consider breaking up the longest stretch of 64.2 miles on US 10 with a brief stop for a stretch or to grab a coffee. Planning for one planned stop is recommended to ensure you arrive refreshed in Saint Cloud.
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 76 miles from Bemidji, MN, or about 1h 39m 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 39m 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 36m
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 Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, MN
This is one driving day of about 152.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Bemidji, 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
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Bemidji, 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 152 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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6th Street Northwest
Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North
Turn right onto MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MN 34; MN 64 / Broadway Street East
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64 / Broadway Street East
Navigation decision point
5
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 10
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
152 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.64 one way
$45.27 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Night in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Sylvan, MN
76 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
31 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 9m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 152.1-mile route, with 78% of the journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.2 miles on US 10, which suggests periods of consistent, open road. While the data doesn't specify drastic changes, the transition from State Highway 64 Southwest to State Highway 64 and then onto US 10 likely offers a mix of rural highway driving. You'll spend most of your time moving efficiently on well-maintained roadways, facilitating a steady pace.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
3/10
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 6th Street Northwest.
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 3h 9m 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 (6th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (MN 34; MN 64 / Broadway Street East): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
Full guide →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.
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 9m. Total distance: 152.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 (6th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; near the start (MN 197 / Bemidji Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles (MN 34; MN 64 / Broadway Street East): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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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