Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Corcoran, 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 4m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Corcoran, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saint Cloud to Corcoran is 51.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I 94, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward local trip. With a highway-focused profile, you'll mostly be on interstates, so expect efficient travel. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to spend your time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 39.6 mi | 42m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| County Road 116 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Brockton Lane North | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 30 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Memorial Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Germain Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dayton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 39.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Corcoran, 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
40 mi
·
42 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 210
Toward Dayton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dayton Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Dayton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dayton Parkway
12
Turn left onto CR 101
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockton Lane North
13
Turn right onto CR 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 30
14
Turn left onto CR 116
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 116
15
Continue on CR 116
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Fletcher Lane
16
Turn sharp right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Road 10
17
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.4 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
9th Avenue North
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
7
45.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Dayton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 210
Toward Dayton Parkway
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dayton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Dayton Parkway
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 10 / County Road 10
Turn sharp right onto CR 10 / County Road 10
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Corcoran, MN
Late night in Corcoran on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
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 4m 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 route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 77% of the journey on major roadways like I 94. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a long stretch of 39.6 miles on I 94 without needing to exit. Expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance efficiently, rather than a winding, scenic adventure. The transition from Roosevelt Road to County Road 116 will likely be the most noticeable change in road type as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Roosevelt Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street North.
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 51.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 4m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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 Corcoran, 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 0.1 miles (9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corcoran, 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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