Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night in Saint Cloud on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Anoka, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
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Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 48.6-mile drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Anoka, MN is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes. You'll primarily travel on US-10 E, Voyageur Highway, and West Main Street, with a significant portion on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Minnesota. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-10 E | 26.6 mi | 32m |
| Voyageur Highway | 19.7 mi | 24m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 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 |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US-10 E
— 26.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Anoka, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
8th Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street North
4
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Street North
5
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
6
Continue on East Saint Germain Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
7
Turn right onto US 10
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US-10 E
8
Continue on US 10
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
11
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Saint Cloud, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.7 — 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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8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street North
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.47 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Anoka, MN
Late night in Anoka on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 2m 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 mixed drive experience on this route, with 55% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles along US-10 E, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the road will transition, likely moving from more open highway driving to potentially more local road sections as you approach Anoka. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more community-focused stretches behind the wheel.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on US-10 E.
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 early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
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 2m drive. You will face about 7 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 (8th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on US-10 E. 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: near the start (8th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anoka, 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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