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
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,465 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,972
Quietest
2 AM
~123 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 33 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
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 210Toward Dayton ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
172 ft·6 sec
Toward Dayton ParkwayUse 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.
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 11
5 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
$7.75 one way
$15.50 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$8.37
$16.74
premium
$4.60
$9.35
$18.69
diesel
$4.80
$9.74
$19.49
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon
in Saint Cloud on Sunday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Areas Of Smoke
SSW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Corcoran, MN
Afternoon
in Corcoran on Sunday
Local time
12:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Patchy Smoke
WNW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:58PM CDT until July 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
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 Effort6/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,037 ft880 ft
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
Elevation Range
157 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
B-Side Indie Music Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10...
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
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.
