Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Morning in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Santiago, 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
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Santiago, MN
Juan Trevilla Martínez
Trip Overview
Saint Cloud, MN to Santiago, MN is 19.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via County Road 3 and US-10 E, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a convenient local excursion. The route primarily consists of surface roads, suggesting a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. With no planned stops, you can easily complete this drive in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 3 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US-10 E | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 27th Street Southeast | 3 mi | 4m |
| 32nd Street Southeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 30th Street Southeast | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Saint Germain Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 20th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 3
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Santiago, 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
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US-10 E
8
Turn left onto 32nd Street Southeast
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
32nd Street Southeast
9
Continue on 65th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
65th Avenue Southeast
10
Continue on 27th Street Southeast
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
27th Street Southeast
11
Continue on 30th Street Southeast
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
30th Street Southeast
12
Continue on County Road 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 3
13
Continue on 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
14
Continue on 20th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
20th Street
15
Turn right onto 165th Avenue
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
165th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
165th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — 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
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
32nd Street Southeast
Turn left onto 32nd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
165th Avenue
Turn right onto 165th Avenue
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
Santiago, MN
Morning in Santiago on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
19 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
29m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only 21% of the mileage on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on County Road 3 for 4.2 miles. Expect a steady pace as you transition from County Road 3 to US-10 E, and then to 27th Street Southeast. The prevalence of surface roads means you'll likely notice more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on County Road 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 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 1.2 miles (US 10 / US-10 E): Navigation decision point.
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 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on County Road 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 Santiago, 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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