How far is North Branch, MN from Franconia, MN?
The driving distance from North Branch, MN to Franconia, MN is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branch and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branch and Franconia.
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Start on Forest Boulevard
11 m · 5 sec · Forest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
2479 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1291 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
602 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Hemingway Avenue
1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
40 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
776 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 33 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn left onto Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
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Continue on Summer Street
906 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Branch and Franconia.
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
Continue on 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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North Branch and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Branch to Franconia?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 North Branch and 10.9 miles from Franconia.
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 4.2 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around North Branch and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Lindstrom
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branch and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.45 km).
#1 North Branch
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 45.5113500, -92.9802200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summer Street (-92.691942, 45.370001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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