Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Shoreview, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Cloud, MN to Shoreview, MN is 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two Midwest locations. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. The route is short enough that you can easily fit it into a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 52.3 mi | 57m |
| I 694 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Roosevelt Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Lexington Avenue North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Washington Memorial Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Germain Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 9th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 58 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,798 veh/hr typical · worst 4,561
Quietest
2 AM
~234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Shoreview, MN.
Start on Courthouse Square
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
Turn left onto CR 75
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 51
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 1st Street North
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.53 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $5.11 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Saint Cloud on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Shoreview on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
42°F
Albertville, MN
34 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 89% of it on major interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 52.3 miles on I 94 before transitioning. The final segment will involve surface roads as you approach Shoreview, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 694. You will hit about 8 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.
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 67.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
Elevation Range
189 ft
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
Founded 1858
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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