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Trip from Shakopee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

75.6 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Shakopee, MN

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city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Saint Cloud, MN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 75.6-mile drive from Shakopee, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-94, I-494, and Mitchell Road, this route offers a direct connection within Minnesota's Midwest region. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The drive is designed for efficiency, making it ideal for those who want to reach their destination without extensive travel time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Shakopee, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 45.2 mi 48m
I 494 13.3 mi 16m
Mitchell Road 3.2 mi 5m
Roosevelt Road 3.1 mi 4m
Flying Cloud Drive 2.9 mi 3m
Baker Road 1.7 mi 3m
CR 101 1 mi 1m
Spring Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 45.2 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Holmes Street South

166 ft · 9 sec · Holmes Street South
3

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East

377 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue East
4

Turn right onto Fuller Street South

348 ft · 12 sec · Fuller Street South
5

Turn right onto US 169 BUS; CR 69

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 1st Avenue East
6

Turn left

177 ft · 8 sec
7

Continue on CR 101

1.0 mi · 1 min · CR 101
8

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Toward Flying Cloud Dr
9

Turn straight onto CR 61

2.9 mi · 3 min · Flying Cloud Drive
10

Turn left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
11

Continue on CR 4

1.0 mi · 1 min · Spring Road
12

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Mitchell Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on CR 60

1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road
14

Turn slight right

288 ft · 10 sec
15

Turn slight left onto CR 62

453 ft · 9 sec · CR 62
16

Continue on MN 62

458 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Highway
17

Turn left

354 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 494 North Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 494 North
19

Merge onto I 494

13 mi · 16 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

29 mi · 30 min · I 94
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 171 Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
24

Keep slight right at fork

521 ft · 12 sec
25

Turn straight onto CR 75

3.1 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
26

Turn right onto 22nd Street South

127 ft · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
27

Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

0.5 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
28

Turn right onto 15th Street South

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 15th Street South
29

At end of road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South

0.9 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
30

Continue on 10th Avenue South

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 10th Avenue South
31

Turn right onto 1st Street North

0.1 mi · 29 sec · 1st Street North
32

At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

270 ft · 11 sec · Courthouse Square
33

Arrive at destination

Courthouse Square

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 36 minute duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. Leaving Shakopee, MN, you won't need to plan for overnight stops, but consider a brief pause if you wish. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated cost is $11. Since the longest uninterrupted driving segment is 45.2 miles, you can easily break up the journey if needed. Watch for transitions between I-494 and I-94, as these are key points in navigating this particular drive.

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 37.8 miles from Shakopee, MN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 17 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 50m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Cloud, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Shakopee, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shakopee, MN

This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Shakopee, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 45.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maple Grove, MN

38 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

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Shakopee, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mallards Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shakopee, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19528557779

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Cloud, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hopkins, Minnesota

2.5 mi

Mallards Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Moderately

Shakopee, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19528557779

Visit website

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 32.4

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.8

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.6

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.6

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.5 — 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 | Holmes Street South

Turn right onto Holmes Street South

Navigation decision point

8
10.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Turn left toward I 494 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 494 North
8
24.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
6
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 171 Toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
6
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | Courthouse Square

At end of road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.25 one way

$22.50 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $12.12 $24.25
premium $4.53 $13.49 $26.98
diesel $5.61 $16.69 $33.38

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: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shakopee, MN

Late night in Shakopee on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Cloud, MN

Late night in Saint Cloud on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live 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

20 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 36m 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 a highway-focused experience for roughly 79% of this 75.6-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates, offering a smooth and relatively fast pace. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 45.2 miles, likely on I-94, allowing for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by ease of navigation and minimal complex turns, ideal for covering ground efficiently.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holmes Street South.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Shakopee, MN and Saint Cloud, MN, road signs point toward Cr 7 and Cr 75: Saint Augusta.

Cr 7

70.1 mi in | ~1h 25m

Cr 75: Saint Augusta

70.1 mi in | ~1h 25m

About the Cities

Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN

Full guide →

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.

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 1h 36m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Cloud, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Cloud, 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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