How far is Saint Francis, MN from Plymouth, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Plymouth, MN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Plymouth.
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Start on Bridge Street Northwest
822 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
1612 ft · 38 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Rum River Boulevard Northwest
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
37 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northwest
4.5 mi · 7 min · 7th Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1238 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street
2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street
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Continue on South Ferry Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · South Ferry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West
2455 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 494 South
2515 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1335 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2341 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francis and Plymouth.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Champlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Saint Francis and 16 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Francis and Mostly Cloudy near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Champlin
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 Champlin.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 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 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
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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