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

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Renville, MN is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
95.78 mi
02h 02m
Flight
73.85 mi
118.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.85 mi
Kilometers
118.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.78 mi
Kilometers
154.14 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Thu, Apr 16, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-16T19:44
Arrive Renville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
New London
MN

City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Cloud
47.8 mi
01h 01m
To Renville
48 mi
01h 01m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 71

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    8.9 mi · 13 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 23
36.2 mi · 38%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 19%
US 71 South
11.1 mi · 12%
West Lincoln Avenue
8.94 mi · 9%
US Highway 71
7.78 mi · 8%
US 71
5.58 mi · 6%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 01m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Sunny near Renville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 47.8 miles from Saint Cloud and 48 miles from Renville.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Renville. Straight-line distance: 73.85 mi (118.85 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Renville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates44.7891300, -95.2116700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: Renville (-95.21167, 44.78913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.06
Round trip
$24.13
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.06 $24.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.25 $26.51
Premium $4.39 $14.84 $29.69
Diesel $4.86 $16.44 $32.88

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Cloud and Renville. The current time is 19:44:23.

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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.