How far is Bloomington, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Saint Francis.
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Start on West 90th Street
50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1419 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2240 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North
2611 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
2190 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
1901 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
47 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Continue on Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
1612 ft · 40 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Bridge Street Northwest
822 ft · 16 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 Bloomington 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.
I 35W North
Merge slight left
8.98 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bloomington and 22.7 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.91 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
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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