How far is Blaine, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Saint Francis.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
14.5 mi · 18 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 221st Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 4 min · 221st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1607 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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Continue on University Ave Extended Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · University Ave Extended Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 229th Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Bridge Street Northwest
1330 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Lake George Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
45 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Bridge Street Northwest
1256 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Poppy Street/Rum River Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
113 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street Northwest
1381 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Saint Francis.
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.
Central Avenue Northeast
Start on Central Avenue Northeast
14.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Blaine and 10.8 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Blaine and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near East Bethel
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 East Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 8,065 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -93.3594000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-93.3594, 45.38691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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