How far is Franconia, MN from North Branch, MN?
The driving distance from Franconia, MN to North Branch, MN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and North Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and North Branch.
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Start on Summer Street
906 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 31 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue straight
756 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Boulevard
72 m · 3 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail
65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
2479 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Boulevard
11 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and North Branch.
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.
Lincoln Road
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Franconia and Sunny near North Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to North Branch?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Lindstrom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Franconia and 10.4 miles from North Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franconia and Sunny near North Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Lindstrom
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 Lindstrom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.45 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Branch
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 45.5113500, -92.9802200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branch (-92.98022, 45.51135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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