How far is Saint Cloud, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, FL to Orlando, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Orlando.
-
1
Start on 10th Street
7 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Florida Avenue
1077 ft · 31 sec · Florida Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 13th Street
-
4
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
-
5
Continue on Bronson Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
848 ft · 21 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
-
13
Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
-
14
Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
-
15
Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
-
17
Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Orlando.
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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Orlando?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Saint Cloud and 13.8 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Cloud and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Southchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
| Population | 56,590 |
| Coordinates | 28.2489000, -81.2811800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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 Florida · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.