How far is Oronoco, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oronoco and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oronoco and Saint Cloud.
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Start on North Minnesota Avenue
1426 ft · 44 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2063 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East White Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road
39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road
2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
2358 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 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 Oronoco 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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oronoco to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Oronoco and 71 miles from Saint Cloud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.88 one way or $35.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 125.05 mi (201.25 km).
#1 Oronoco
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 44.1660800, -92.5349100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.00 | $44.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
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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