Origin
Co on Rapids, MN
Late night in Co on Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Co on Rapids, 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
1h 12m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Coon Rapids, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I-94 W, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Minnesota, keeping you within the Midwest region for its entirety. It's a very direct route, mainly utilizing interstate highways for a quick transit between these two points. Consider this for a simple drive when you need to get from one city to the other efficiently, with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 28.6 mi | 30m |
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| MN-610 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East River Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 9th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 11th Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mississippi Boulevard Northwest
2
Turn left onto CR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East River Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward MN 610 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto MN 610
11 mi
·
12 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
8
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn straight onto CR 75
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Road
10
Turn right onto 22nd Street South
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
22nd Street South
11
Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue South
12
Turn right onto 15th Street South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
15th Street South
13
At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue South
14
Continue on 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
10th Avenue South
15
Turn right onto 1st Street North
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
16
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Courthouse Square
17
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Co on Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward MN 610 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MN 610 West
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Merge onto MN 610 / MN-610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 171
Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Courthouse Square
At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Albertville, MN
30 mi in
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 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 12m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 59.2 miles on interstates like I-94. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 28.6 miles on I-94, offering a consistent cruising experience. Expect frequent exits as you approach and depart urban areas, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns. The highway portion concludes before you reach Saint Cloud, transitioning to surface roads for the final stretch.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I-94 W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Co on Rapids, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.
Cr 7
53.7 mi in
|
~1h
Cr 75: Saint Augusta
53.7 mi in
|
~1h
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (I 94 / I-94 W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Cloud, MN before heading back.
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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