How far is Co on Rapids, MN from Saint Francis, MN?

The driving distance from Co on Rapids, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.85 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Co on Rapids.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.85 mi
Kilometers
36.78 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Francis
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Co on Rapids
Sun, May 31, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Co on Rapids
2026-05-31T02:14
Arrive Saint Francis
Sun, May 31, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Co on Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Co on Rapids
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Saint Francis
11.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Co on Rapids and Saint Francis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Co on Rapids and Saint Francis.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

    704 ft · 31 sec · Mississippi Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East River Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    102 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 West, MN 47 North

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

    1901 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest

    2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Rum River Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard

    47 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Ambassador Boulevard Northwest

    1612 ft · 40 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street Northwest

    822 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Co on Rapids and Saint Francis.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rum River Boulevard
6.22 mi · 27%
US 10 West
5.21 mi · 23%
7th Avenue
2.86 mi · 13%
Roanoke Street Northwest
2.02 mi · 9%
East River Road
1.45 mi · 6%
Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

4.88 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 17m from Co on Rapids
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Co on Rapids 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 Co on Rapids to Saint Francis?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Co on Rapids and 11.4 miles from Saint Francis.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Co on Rapids and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anoka, 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 Anoka.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Co on Rapids and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

Co on Rapids

#1 Co on Rapids

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

Population62,935
Coordinates45.1199700, -93.2877300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Saint Francis

#2 Saint Francis

City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States

Population8,065
Coordinates45.3869100, -93.3594000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Co on Rapids (-93.28773, 45.11997)
End: Saint Francis (-93.3594, 45.38691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $4.39 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $4.86 $3.94 $7.88

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Co on Rapids and Saint Francis. The current time is 02:14:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.