Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Evening in Saint Cloud on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Cloud, MN to Tyler, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
157.5 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Tyler, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saint Cloud to Tyler is 157.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 21 minutes via State Highway 23/67 and US 71, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.7 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 23/67 | 50.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 71 | 38.6 mi | 48m |
| MN 23 | 36.2 mi | 43m |
| 2nd Street South | 18 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 14 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 212 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street North | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 23/67
— 50.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Tyler, MN.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
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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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
8
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
10th Avenue South
9
Turn right onto MN 23
18 mi
·
22 min
·
2nd Street South
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MN 23
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
4th Street West
11
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Southwest
12
Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 23
13
Continue on MN 23
35 mi
·
42 min
·
MN 23
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71; MN 23
39 mi
·
48 min
·
US 71; MN 23
Toward US 71, MN 23
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 212; MN 23
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 212; MN 23
16
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 67
51 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
State Highway 23/67
17
Take the exit onto US 14/MN 23
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 14/MN 23
18
Turn right onto US 14
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US Highway 14
19
Continue on US 14
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Garfield Street
20
Continue on US 14
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
21
Turn right onto CR 7
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
22
Continue on CR 7
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Strong Street
23
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour 21 minute drive, departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Tyler before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25 and you'll want to ensure you have enough for the entire 157.5 miles. The longest stretch without a major town is 50.5 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before or after this segment if needed. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you can depart at your leisure.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tyler, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Cloud, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Cloud, MN
This is one driving day of about 157.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Saint Cloud, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 23/67 for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 151.7 — 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
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8th Avenue North
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 23 / 2nd Street South
Turn right onto MN 23 / 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 71; MN 23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71; MN 23 toward US 71, MN 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 71, MN 23
5
151.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
US 14/MN 23
Take the exit onto US 14/MN 23
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
151.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
US 14 / US Highway 14
Turn right onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.71 one way
$51.42 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
| premium | $4.95 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.05 | $10.08 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Tyler, MN
Evening in Tyler on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
New London, MN
79 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 21m 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?
Expect to spend about 85% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on State Highway 23/67 covering 50.5 miles. This means you'll experience mostly rural cruising with fewer interruptions. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual as you approach your destination. You'll notice a consistent pace with limited urban merging or complex intersections.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on State Highway 23/67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 23/67 and US 71. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 14 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; at 4 miles (MN 23 / 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles (US 71; MN 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Arriving in Tyler, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Danebod
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 3h 21m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on State Highway 23/67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (MN 23 / 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles (US 71; MN 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tyler, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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