How far is Minneapolis, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lyon County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Saint Francis.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 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 Minneapolis 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.
US 10 West
Merge slight left
5.95 mi · 00h 07m
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 leaving Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Minneapolis and 17.1 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minneapolis and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Golden Valley City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Creek.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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