Origin
East Gull Lake, MN
Morning in East Gull Lake on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Gull Lake, 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 29m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Gull Lake, MN
Efrem Efre
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
East Gull Lake, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m via US 10 and MN 371, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll find it a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| MN 371 | 32.3 mi | 38m |
| County Road 125 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Gull Lake Dam Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Saint Germain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Gull Lake Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on Pike Bay Road
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pike Bay Road
2
Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Gull Lake Drive
3
Continue on East Gull Lake Drive
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Gull Lake Drive
4
Continue on East Gull Lake Drive
329 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Gull Lake Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 105
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gull Lake Dam Road
6
Continue on CR 105
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gull Lake Dam Road
7
Continue on CR 105
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gull Lake Dam Road
8
Continue on CR 105
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gull Lake Dam Road
9
Continue on CR 105
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gull Lake Dam Road
10
Continue on CR 125
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 125
11
Merge onto MN 371
311 ft
·
4 sec
·
MN 371
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
32 mi
·
38 min
·
MN 371
13
Merge onto US 10
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 10
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10
15
Turn right onto East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
16
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
17
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
18
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street North
19
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
20
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
21
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from East Gull Lake, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.8 — 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
|
East Gull Lake Drive
Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 105 / Gull Lake Dam Road
Turn left onto CR 105 / Gull Lake Dam Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.78 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Little Falls, MN
35 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
21 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 29m 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 drive is largely on highways, with 93% of the 69.8 miles taking place on roads like US 10 and MN 371. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.7 miles on US 10 before transitioning to County Road 125. Expect a predominantly rural cruising feel for most of the trip, with fewer exits and more open road as you head towards Saint Cloud.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and MN 371. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Gull Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 69.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (East Gull Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 105 / Gull Lake Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 29m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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: near the start (East Gull Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 105 / Gull Lake Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 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.
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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