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Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Bayport, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

86 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Saint Cloud, MN

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Downtown Bayport, MN, MN

Bayport, MN

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Trip Overview

This 86-mile drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Bayport, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, including I-94, I-694, and MN-36, making for a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, this highway-focused trip is budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how often you choose to pull over. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently within Minnesota.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43 miles from Saint Cloud, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 52.3 mi 57m
I 694 18.2 mi 20m
MN 36 8.1 mi 10m
Roosevelt Road 3.9 mi 6m
Saint Croix Trail North 1 mi 1m
Washington Memorial Drive 0.7 mi 1m
West Saint Germain Street 0.5 mi 1m
3rd Street North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 52.3 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Bayport, MN.

1

Start on Courthouse Square

270 ft · 13 sec · Courthouse Square
2

Turn right onto 1st Street North

215 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street North
3

Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

399 ft · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
4

Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
5

Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Memorial Drive
6

Turn left onto CR 75

3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
8

Merge onto I 94

52 mi · 57 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

12 mi · 12 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 694
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 694

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 52B Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto MN 36

8.1 mi · 10 min · MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto MN 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on MN 95

0.2 mi · 17 sec · 3rd Street North
17

Turn right onto 4th Street North

36 ft · 1 sec · 4th Street North
18

Arrive at destination

4th Street North

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of this 1-hour, 43-minute trip, you can depart at your leisure. Consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential rush hour traffic on the interstates, particularly as you get closer to the Twin Cities metro area. With only 86 miles to cover, you won't need extensive rest stops, but there are ample opportunities for fuel and breaks along I-94. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is over 50 miles. A good tip is to fill up in Saint Cloud before you leave to ensure you have a full tank for the entire journey.

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 43 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayport, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Cloud, MN

This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Saint Cloud, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maple Grove, MN

43 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.

Popular next leg

Maple Grove, MN to Bayport, MN

36.9 mi · 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Becker, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maple Grove, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 52min in / 52min to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

1.8 mi

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Brighton, Minnesota

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 30min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Cloud, Minnesota

2.4 mi

Makwa Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Roseville, Minnesota

2.6 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17632088754

Visit website

Adagio's Pizza Factory

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

New Brighton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16512373486

Visit website

Don Goyo Restaurant Columbia Heights

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17637880299

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

The Coffee Shop NE

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16122598478

Visit website

Ingredients Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16514266611

Visit website

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Makwa Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Roseville, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16513007946

Visit website

Sunshine Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16515288570

Visit website

Walden Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16123614949

Visit website

PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16128754140

Visit website

Cairo Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Blaine, Minnesota

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 84.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street North

Turn right onto 1st Street North

Navigation decision point

6
57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 694

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 694

Keep slight right at fork onto I 694

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52B Toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
7
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.80 one way

$25.60 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $13.79 $27.58
premium $4.53 $15.34 $30.69
diesel $5.61 $18.99 $37.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.50

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Saint Cloud, MN

Late night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayport, MN

Late night in Bayport on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-94, including a continuous stretch of 52.3 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. While the majority is interstate driving, the transition onto MN-36 as you approach your destination may offer a slight change in scenery and pace, though the overall character remains that of a functional, high-speed corridor.

91% 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: 52.3 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street North.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 43m. Total distance: 86 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on I 94. 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 Bayport, 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 0.1 miles (1st Street North): Navigation decision point; at 57.9 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayport, 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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