Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night in Saint Cloud on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Becker, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
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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Becker, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saint Cloud to Becker is 19.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via US-10 E, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Minnesota. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on a highway, making it ideal for a quick errand or a seamless connection between these two communities. You'll find this route to be very direct, with minimal detours, and it's well-suited for a same-day excursion. Consider this for a simple transit between points in central Minnesota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-10 E | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| 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 |
| Hancock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US-10 E
— 18.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Becker, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US-10 E
8
Turn left onto Hancock Street
199 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hancock Street
9
Arrive at destination
Hancock Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — 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
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2nd Street North
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10 / US-10 E
Turn right onto US 10 / US-10 E
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Becker, MN
Late night in Becker on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
26 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
24m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a predominantly fast-paced route, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.1 miles on US-10 E. The drive begins on East Saint Germain Street and 1st Street North before merging onto US-10 E, which forms the bulk of your travel. Expect a consistent driving experience on this well-maintained highway, characterized by smooth transitions and minimal traffic interruptions for its duration. It’s designed for efficient travel between communities.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on US-10 E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-10 E and East Saint Germain Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Becker, MN is easy. At 24m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 1.2 miles (US 10 / US-10 E): Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 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 1.2 miles (US 10 / US-10 E): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Becker, 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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