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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.17 mi
01h 24m
Flight
48.94 mi
78.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.94 mi
Kilometers
78.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.62 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orono
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Orono
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Saint Cloud
29.1 mi
00h 42m
To Orono
29.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    82 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street North

    66 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    122 m · 13 sec · 9th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Germain Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Saint Germain Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Albertville, Saint Michael

    1447 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    980 ft · 20 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    48 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    1203 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    36 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast

    80 m · 5 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Rosedale Avenue North

    645 ft · 13 sec · Rosedale Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 109th Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 19

    6.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 19

  22. 22

    Continue on North Medina Street

    2635 ft · 52 sec · North Medina Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 19

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 19

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 24

    1.6 km · 1 min · County Road 24

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Homestead Trail

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Homestead Trail

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sixth Avenue North

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Sixth Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Crystal Bay Road North

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Crystal Bay Road North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Watertown Road

    2659 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Leaf Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · Leaf Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
34.3 mi · 59%
County Road 19
8.5 mi · 15%
Labeaux Avenue Northeast
4.54 mi · 8%
Homestead Trail
2.05 mi · 4%
109th Avenue North
1.48 mi · 3%
Main Street North
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 42m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Saint Cloud and Orono. Straight-line distance: 48.94 mi (78.76 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Orono

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US

Population8,348
Coordinates44.9713500, -93.6044000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Orono (-93.6044, 44.97135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Orono. The current time is 01:39:39.

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.