How far is Osseo, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Osseo, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.88 mi
77.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.82 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Osseo
26 mi
00h 31m
To Saint Cloud
26.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osseo and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osseo and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    38 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    979 ft · 27 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 81

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

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

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    159 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 22nd Street South

    39 m · 7 sec · 22nd Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue South

    2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street South

    630 ft · 22 sec · 15th Street South

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · 10th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    541 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Courthouse Square

    82 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osseo and Saint Cloud.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
41.2 mi · 79%
Roosevelt Road
3.08 mi · 6%
County Road 81
2.75 mi · 5%
MN-610
2.11 mi · 4%
9th Avenue South
0.88 mi · 2%
11th Avenue South
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 31m from Osseo
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osseo 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 Osseo to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 26 miles from Osseo and 26.1 miles from Saint Cloud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osseo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 47.88 mi (77.06 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,703
Coordinates45.1194100, -93.4024500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Osseo (-93.40245, 45.11941)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.13
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.57 $13.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.21 $14.43
Premium $4.39 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.86 $8.95 $17.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and Saint Cloud. The current time is 00:35:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.