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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Olivia, MN is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.92 mi
01h 52m
Flight
67.54 mi
108.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.54 mi
Kilometers
108.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.92 mi
Kilometers
143.1 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-23T09:59
Arrive Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New London
MN

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
44.4 mi
00h 56m
To Olivia
44.5 mi
00h 56m

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 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Olivia

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 71 South

    48 m · 2 sec · Highway 71 South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 71 South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 71 South

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 71

    7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 71

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 23
36.2 mi · 41%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 20%
US 71 South
11.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 71
7.77 mi · 9%
US 71
5.58 mi · 6%
Highway 71 South
3.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 23

Continue straight

35.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 56m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Cloud and Rain Showers Likely near Olivia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Olivia?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 44.5 miles from Olivia.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Olivia. Straight-line distance: 67.54 mi (108.69 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Olivia

#2 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.41
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.21 $22.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.39 $13.79 $27.58
Diesel $4.86 $15.27 $30.55

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 Saint Cloud and Olivia. The current time is 09:59:02.

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.