How far is Lindstrom, MN from North Branch, MN?

The driving distance from Lindstrom, MN to North Branch, MN is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.3 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.79 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lindstrom
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindstrom
2026-04-19T06:26
Arrive North Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lindstrom
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
Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lindstrom
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To North Branch
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindstrom and North Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindstrom and North Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    109 m · 32 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Boulevard

    2484 ft · 33 sec · Lake Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail

    65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2479 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindstrom and North Branch.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 58%
Lincoln Trail
3.19 mi · 26%
Hemingway Avenue
0.64 mi · 5%
Lake Boulevard
0.47 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.47 mi · 4%
Saint Croix Trail
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branch
00h 09m from Lindstrom
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom to North Branch?

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Lindstrom and 6.2 miles from North Branch.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindstrom and Sunny near North Branch.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindstrom and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).

Lindstrom

#1 Lindstrom

City in Minnesota, USA

Population4,731
Coordinates45.3894100, -92.8479900
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
North Branch

#2 North Branch

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates45.5113500, -92.9802200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Lindstrom (-92.84799, 45.38941)
End: North Branch (-92.98022, 45.51135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.69 $3.37
Premium $4.39 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $4.86 $2.09 $4.18

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindstrom and North Branch. The current time is 06:26:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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