How far is Olmsted County, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
548 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1178 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
42 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, CR 75: Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto 22nd Street South
39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue South
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 15th Street South
630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square
82 m · 12 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 Olmsted County and Saint Cloud.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Olmsted County and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
West Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Olmsted County and 78.4 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Olmsted County and Rain Showers Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near West Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 137.94 mi (222 km).
#1 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.25 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
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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