How far is Orono, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Orono, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orono and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orono and Saint Cloud.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Leaf Street
2655 ft · 2 min · Leaf Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watertown Road
2659 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto Old Crystal Bay Road North
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Crystal Bay Road North
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Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wayzata Boulevard
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Continue on US 12 West
1859 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Baker Park Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Baker Park Road
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Turn slight right onto County Road 19
3 mi · 5 min · County Road 19
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Continue on South Medina Street
2635 ft · 53 sec · South Medina Street
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Continue on County Road 19
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 19
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Turn left onto 109th Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North
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Continue on Rosedale Avenue North
899 ft · 18 sec · Rosedale Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
34 m · 2 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1214 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
42 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto I 94 West: Saint Cloud
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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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 Orono 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.
I 94 West
Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Orono 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 Orono to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Orono and 39.6 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orono and Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orono and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 48.94 mi (78.76 km).
#1 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.9713500, -93.6044000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
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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