How far is Oak Grove, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake George Boulevard Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Viking Boulevard Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
7 mi · 12 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
60 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2455 ft · 49 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
26 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
55 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Line Avenue Northwest
13 m · 1 sec · Line Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Line Avenue Northwest
2094 ft · 1 min · Line Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
3205 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Voyageur Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 33 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Saint Cloud.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Oak Grove and 25.7 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Big Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 43.26 mi (69.62 km).
#1 Oak Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.3408000, -93.3269000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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