How far is Saint Francis, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.65 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.47 mi
53.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.65 mi
Kilometers
63.81 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Sun, May 31, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francis
Sun, May 31, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francis
2026-05-31T02:20
Arrive Minnetonka
Sun, May 31, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Francis
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Minnetonka
20.3 mi
00h 26m

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

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Minnetonka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Minnetonka.

  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

    18.3 mi · 24 min · South Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    913 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
18.3 mi · 46%
Minnesota State Highway 7
5.26 mi · 13%
7th Avenue Northwest
4.48 mi · 11%
Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4.09 mi · 10%
Rum River Boulevard
2.12 mi · 5%
Roanoke Street Northwest
2.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Ferry Street

Continue on South Ferry Street

18.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 26m from Saint Francis
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Minnetonka?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Saint Francis and 20.3 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 km).

Saint Francis

#1 Saint Francis

City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States

Population8,065
Coordinates45.3869100, -93.3594000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street Northwest (-93.359393, 45.386986)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

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 Minnetonka. The current time is 02:20:54.

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.