How far is Saint Cloud, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Cloud and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Cloud and Saint Francis.
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Start on Courthouse Square
2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street North
120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Turn right onto US-10 E
26.6 mi · 32 min · US-10 E
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
3261 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on 181st Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 181st Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 181st Avenue Northwest
28 m · 2 sec · 181st Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto 181st Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 181st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Baugh Street Northwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · Baugh Street Northwest
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Continue on 201st Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Norris Lake Road Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Norris Lake Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Francis Boulevard
2319 ft · 36 sec · Saint Francis Boulevard
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Continue on St Francis Boulevard
2859 ft · 51 sec · St Francis Boulevard
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Turn right onto 229th Avenue Northwest
1316 ft · 32 sec · 229th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
844 ft · 19 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 Saint Cloud and Saint Francis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-10 E
Turn right onto US-10 E
26.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Cloud to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Saint Cloud and 26.2 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Big Lake
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 Big Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 40.72 mi (65.54 km).
#1 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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