Origin
Hollywood, MN
Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, 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 27m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, MN
Cristian Pedroso
Saint Cloud, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hollywood to Saint Cloud is 61.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via MN 15, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving through the Midwest region. Expect a mix of driving conditions, with a significant portion on highways before transitioning to more local roads. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 15 | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| Elm Street West | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| County Road 5 Northwest | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| County Road 5 Southwest | 6 mi | 8m |
| County Road 6 Southwest | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Babcock Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| 6th Street South | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MN 15
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on CR 33
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
County Road 33
2
Turn right onto MN 7
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
3
Enter roundabout onto CSAH 1
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Babcock Avenue
4
Continue on CSAH 1
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Avenue
5
Continue on CSAH 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Street South
6
Continue on CR 6
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 6 Southwest
7
Continue on CR 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
9
Continue on US 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
60th Street Southwest
10
Turn right onto CR 5
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 5 Southwest
11
Continue on CR 5
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 5 Northwest
12
Continue on CR 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Avenue South
13
Turn left onto MN 24; MN 55
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Elm Street West
14
Turn sharp right onto MN 15
18 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 15
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street North
16
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
16th Avenue North
17
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
18
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
19
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
20
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Hollywood, 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 0.1 and 61 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CSAH 1 / Babcock Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CSAH 1 / Babcock Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 12 / 6th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 12 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
MN 15
Turn sharp right onto MN 15
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
2nd Street North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Annandale, MN
31 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
1 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 27m 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 61.5-mile drive is about 36% highway. You'll spend around 18.1 miles on MN 15, which is the longest continuous stretch on a main road. After the highway portion, the route shifts to Elm Street West and County Road 5 Northwest, offering a more local driving experience. Be prepared for the transition from higher-speed highway cruising to potentially slower surface roads as you approach your destination.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on MN 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CSAH 1 / Babcock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 miles (US 12 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 27m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on MN 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CSAH 1 / Babcock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.3 miles (US 12 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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