If you are planning to travel from Breezy Point to Saint Cloud, expect a straightforward journey spanning 83.1 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily manageable in one go. Budgeting roughly $12 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Navigating through the heart of the Midwest, this route provides a direct connection between these two Minnesota communities without requiring complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Breezy Point, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 371
40.4 mi
48m
US 10
32.7 mi
37m
County Road 18
4.5 mi
6m
Red Pine Drive
4.3 mi
6m
East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
1m
1st Street North
0.2 mi
<1m
Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
<1m
2nd Street North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MN 371
— 40.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breezy Point, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Bluebird Lane
119 ft·7 sec·Bluebird Lane
2
Turn right onto CR 4
4.3 mi·6 min·Red Pine Drive
3
Turn right onto CR 18
4.4 mi·6 min·County Road 18
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 18
128 ft·3 sec·County Road 18
5
Continue on CR 18
0.1 mi·17 sec·County Road 18
6
Turn left onto MN 371
6.8 mi·8 min·MN 371
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
1.0 mi·1 min·MN 371
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
0.3 mi·23 sec·MN 371
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
32 mi·38 min·MN 371
10
Merge onto US 10
28 mi·32 min·US 10
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
4.3 mi·5 min·US 10
12
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Saint Germain Street
13
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Bridge
14
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi·29 sec·1st Street North
15
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft·13 sec·2nd Street North
16
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft·16 sec·8th Avenue North
17
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft·0 sec·Courthouse Square
18
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for a steady pace helps avoid fatigue on these local roads. Because there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the 83.1-mile trek without needing to schedule extended breaks. Keep in mind that you are navigating local routes rather than major highways, so stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your GPS settings before leaving Breezy Point, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes navigation accuracy essential for staying on track.
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 41.6 miles from Breezy Point, MN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 52m 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 26m
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 Breezy Point, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Breezy Point, MN
This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Breezy Point, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 371 for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 83.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.7 mi into trip|~13m in|CR 18 / County Road 18
Enter roundabout onto CR 18 / County Road 18
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.7 mi into trip|~21m in|MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.7 mi into trip|~23m in|MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.2 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$13.33
$26.65
premium
$4.53
$14.83
$29.65
diesel
$5.61
$18.35
$36.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.9
0
$8.73
$3.99
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Breezy Point, MN
Late night
in Breezy Point on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night
in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 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
2 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
1h 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Red Pine Drive, County Road 18, and eventually East Saint Germain Street as you approach your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, your experience behind the wheel will be more involved and varied than a typical high-speed transit. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay engaged with the road layout throughout the entire 1 hour and 43 minutes behind the wheel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on MN 371.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 371 and US 10. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near CR 18 / County Road 18.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.7 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.7 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on MN 371. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Cloud, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.7 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.7 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Cloud, MN before heading back.
