Saint Cloud, MN to Wyoming, MN is 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m via State Highway 95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable distance for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip. The route is predominantly highway, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Saint Cloud, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 95 Northeast
23.2 mi
29m
Highway 95 Northwest
12.9 mi
16m
State Highway 95
12.5 mi
16m
I 35
11.7 mi
12m
3rd Street Southeast
5.3 mi
7m
1st Avenue West
2.8 mi
5m
Saint Croix Trail
1.5 mi
2m
15th Street Northeast
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Highway 95 Northeast
— 23.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud, MN and Wyoming, 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
0.1 mi·21 sec·1st Street North
5
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
0.2 mi·39 sec·5th Avenue North
6
Turn left onto MN 23
0.2 mi·31 sec·2nd Street South
7
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi·21 sec·Granite City Crossing
8
Continue on MN 23
5.3 mi·7 min·3rd Street Southeast
9
Turn right onto MN 95
0.6 mi·48 sec·15th Street Northeast
10
Continue on MN 95
14 mi·16 min·Highway 95 Northeast
11
Continue on MN 95
7.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 95
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
120 ft·2 sec·State Highway 95
13
Continue on MN 95
1.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 95
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
112 ft·2 sec·State Highway 95
15
Continue on MN 95
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 95
16
Continue on MN 95
5.9 mi·7 min·Highway 95 Northwest
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
135 ft·2 sec·Highway 95 Northwest
18
Continue on MN 95
6.9 mi·8 min·Highway 95 Northwest
19
Continue on MN 95
2.8 mi·5 min·1st Avenue West
20
Continue on MN 95
9.6 mi·12 min·Highway 95 Northeast
21
Continue on MN 95
1.5 mi·2 min·Saint Croix Trail
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, MinneapolisUse the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 35
12 mi·12 min·I 35
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 61 South, CR 22: Wyoming
25
Turn left onto US 61
0.4 mi·51 sec·East Viking Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right
39 ft·2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1h 34m drive, you have flexibility in when you depart. Considering the relatively short distance of 72.4 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but planning for one break around the halfway point is a good idea. The fuel cost is estimated at $10, so be sure to start with a full tank or find a station before you're running low, especially since much of this is highway driving. Keep an eye on your GPS as you get closer to Wyoming, MN, as the transition from highway to surface roads will occur.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Saint Cloud, MN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wyoming, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Cloud, MN
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Cloud, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 95 Northeast for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|2nd Street North
Turn right onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
38.7 mi into trip|~51m in|MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest
Enter roundabout onto MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
6
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 61 / East Viking Boulevard
Turn left onto US 61 / East Viking Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.46 one way
$22.93 round trip
$4.02/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.28
$12.21
$24.42
premium
$4.85
$13.82
$27.64
diesel
$5.60
$15.96
$31.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.14
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Aug 23, 2026
Origin
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night
in Saint Cloud on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wyoming, MN
Late night
in Wyoming on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
2 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
1h 34m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 83% of the route being on these faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 23.2 miles on Highway 95 Northeast. Expect a highway feel for the majority of the drive, transitioning to surface roads for the final portion as you approach your destination. The frequent exits suggest a developed corridor.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Highway 95 Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 95 Northeast and Highway 95 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street North.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 13 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 (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,078 ft900 ft
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
1,078 ft
~10.3 mi in
Elevation Range
178 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 Wyoming, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Minneapolis 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 23.2 miles on Highway 95 Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 (2nd Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.7 miles (MN 95 / Highway 95 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wyoming, MN before heading back.
