Origin
New London, MN
Afternoon in New London on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, 3rd Street Northeast, Main Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.7 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 48.5 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and 3rd Street Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.7 miles on MN 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and 3rd Street Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MN 23.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MN 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (10th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (44th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 23
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
10th Avenue South
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
44th Avenue North
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
45.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
3rd Street Northeast
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
48 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
2nd Street North
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 43.7 mi | 52m |
| 3rd Street Northeast | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 44th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 16th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 43.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on MN 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street South
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 23
44 mi
·
52 min
·
MN 23
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
10th Avenue South
4
Turn right onto CR 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
5
Turn left onto 44th Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
44th Avenue North
6
Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
16th Avenue North
8
Turn left onto 2nd Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street North
9
Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
10
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
11
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from New London, MN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from New London, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
The final approach into Saint Cloud, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Afternoon in Saint Cloud on Thursday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cold Spring, MN
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New London, MN to Saint Cloud, MN covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, 3rd Street Northeast, Main Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from New London, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MN 23): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (10th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (44th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
The route from New London, MN to Saint Cloud, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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