Saint Cloud to Glenwood is 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I-94 W and MN 28, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of time to enjoy your destination. You'll find the route is primarily highway, making for a generally efficient transit.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I-94 W
30.6 mi
32m
MN 28
23.5 mi
34m
County Road 75
5.8 mi
8m
3rd Street North
1.6 mi
3m
Division Street
1.5 mi
2m
2nd Street North
0.5 mi
1m
Main Street South
0.4 mi
<1m
MN-15 S
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I-94 W
— 30.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Glenwood, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft·2 sec·Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft·16 sec·8th Avenue North
3
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·2nd Street North
4
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft·16 sec·16th Avenue North
5
Turn left onto 3rd Street North
1.6 mi·3 min·3rd Street North
6
Turn left onto MN 15
0.4 mi·36 sec·MN-15 S
7
Turn right onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Division Street
8
Continue on CR 75
5.8 mi·8 min·County Road 75
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
10
Merge onto I 94
31 mi·32 min·I-94 W
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward US 71, MN 28: Glenwood, Sauk Centre
12
Turn left onto US 71; MN 28
0.4 mi·46 sec·Main Street South
13
Turn right onto MN 28
23 mi·34 min·MN 28
14
Arrive at destination
MN 28
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.9 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 and 41.5 — 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|8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|2nd Street North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|16th Avenue North
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|MN 15 / MN-15 S
Turn left onto MN 15 / MN-15 S
Navigation decision point
5
41.5 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 71, MN 28: Glenwood, Sauk Centre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71, MN 28: Glenwood, Sauk Centre
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$11.54
$23.08
premium
$4.95
$12.81
$25.62
diesel
$5.97
$15.43
$30.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
Efficient EV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Sep 8, 2026
Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night
in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSE 10 to 15 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 7 at 8:17PM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 7 at 6:07PM CDT until September 7 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Glenwood, MN
Late night
in Glenwood on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 15 to 20 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 7 at 8:17PM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 7 at 6:07PM CDT until September 7 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
72°F
Avon, MN
33 mi in
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
2 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 27m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 83% of the 65.7 miles on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a 30.6-mile stretch on I-94 W, which will likely feel like continuous cruising with fewer interruptions. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to MN 28 and County Road 75, which will offer a change of pace as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on I-94 W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 W and MN 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 11 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 0.6 miles (16th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,360 ft1,037 ft
Total Climb
367 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
1,360 ft
~56.3 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Cloud, MN to Glenwood, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Sauk Centre along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on I-94 W. 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 0.6 miles (16th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood, MN before heading back.
