How far is Saint Francis, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Blaine, MN is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Blaine.
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Start on Bridge Street Northwest
1745 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Poppy Street/Rum River Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
32 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Bridge Street Northwest
1251 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Lake George Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
37 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Bridge Street Northwest
1328 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Continue on 229th Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto University Ave Extended Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · University Ave Extended Northeast
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Continue on University Avenue
1607 ft · 50 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto 221st Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 221st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francis and Blaine.
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.
221st Avenue Northeast
Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Blaine?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Saint Francis and 10.7 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near East Bethel
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 East Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).
#1 Saint Francis
City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 8,065 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -93.3594000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: 105th Avenue Northeast (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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