How far is Saint Cloud, MN from New London, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to New London, MN is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
48.54 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.94 mi
67.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.94 mi
Kilometers
67.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.12 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive New London
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
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
Richmond
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To New London
24.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and New London.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 16 sec · 16th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    1862 ft · 36 sec · MN-15 S

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 23
24.6 mi · 51%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 37%
3rd Street North
1.59 mi · 3%
Division Street
1.18 mi · 2%
4th Street Southwest
0.88 mi · 2%
2nd Street North
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 23

Continue straight

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 30m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to New London?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 24.3 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, 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 Richmond.

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

102 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and New London. Straight-line distance: 41.94 mi (67.49 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,005
Coordinates45.3010800, -94.9441800
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: New London (-94.94418, 45.30108)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.21
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.10 $12.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.70 $13.41
Premium $4.39 $7.51 $15.02
Diesel $4.86 $8.32 $16.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and New London. The current time is 03:01:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.