How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Orono, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Orono, MN is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Orono.
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Start on Courthouse Square
82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street
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Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Albertville, Saint Michael
1447 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
980 ft · 20 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
48 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1203 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
36 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
80 m · 5 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Rosedale Avenue North
645 ft · 13 sec · Rosedale Avenue North
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Turn straight onto 109th Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North
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Turn right onto County Road 19
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 19
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Continue on North Medina Street
2635 ft · 52 sec · North Medina Street
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Continue on County Road 19
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 19
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Turn left onto County Road 24
1.6 km · 1 min · County Road 24
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Turn right onto Homestead Trail
2.1 mi · 4 min · Homestead Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sixth Avenue North
1289 ft · 28 sec · Sixth Avenue North
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Turn right onto Old Crystal Bay Road North
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Crystal Bay Road North
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Turn right onto Watertown Road
2659 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto Leaf Street
2655 ft · 2 min · Leaf Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Cloud and Orono.
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.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Orono?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 29.1 miles from Saint Cloud and 29.1 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Cloud and Sunny near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Orono. Straight-line distance: 48.94 mi (78.76 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.9713500, -93.6044000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orono (-93.6044, 44.97135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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