How far is Saint Francis, MN from Maple Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Maple Grove, MN is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
27.85 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.23 mi
35.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.23 mi
Kilometers
35.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.85 mi
Kilometers
44.82 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Grove
Sun, May 31, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francis
Sun, May 31, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francis
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive Maple Grove
Sun, May 31, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francis
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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Saint Francis
13.6 mi
00h 20m
To Maple Grove
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Maple Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Maple Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street Northwest

    822 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ambassador Boulevard Northwest

    1612 ft · 38 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Rum River Boulevard Northwest

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard

    37 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest

    2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on 7th Avenue Northwest

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 7th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1238 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street

    2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Ferry Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · South Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South

    2515 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road

    1469 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bass Lake Road

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Bass Lake Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bass Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francis and Maple Grove.

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
8.06 mi · 29%
7th Avenue Northwest
4.48 mi · 16%
Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4.09 mi · 15%
Rum River Boulevard
2.12 mi · 8%
I 94 West
2.1 mi · 8%
Roanoke Street Northwest
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Ferry Street

Continue on South Ferry Street

8.06 mi · 00h 12m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 20m from Saint Francis
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Maple Grove?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Saint Francis and 14.2 miles from Maple Grove.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Francis and Partly Sunny near Maple Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anoka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anoka.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Maple Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.77 km).

Saint Francis

#1 Saint Francis

City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States

Population8,065
Coordinates45.3869100, -93.3594000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Maple Grove

#2 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street Northwest (-93.359393, 45.386986)
End: Bass Lake Road (-93.455776, 45.072475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.84 $7.69
Premium $4.39 $4.30 $8.61
Diesel $4.86 $4.77 $9.53

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Francis and Maple Grove. The current time is 01:01:48.

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.