How far is Saint Francis, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 01h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Saint Cloud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Saint Cloud.
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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
844 ft · 19 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 229th Avenue Northwest
1316 ft · 26 sec · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto St Francis Boulevard
2855 ft · 55 sec · St Francis Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard
2319 ft · 38 sec · Saint Francis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norris Lake Road Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Norris Lake Road Northwest
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Continue on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Baugh Street Northwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · Baugh Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 181st Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 2 min · 181st Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 181st Avenue Northwest
38 m · 3 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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Continue on Main Street Northwest
3242 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Voyageur Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 33 min · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street North
1165 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
120 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francis and Saint Cloud.
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.
Jefferson Boulevard
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
26.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Saint Francis and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Saint Cloud?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 Francis and 26 miles from Saint Cloud.
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 11.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Saint Francis and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Cloud.
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 Francis and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 40.72 mi (65.54 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 Saint Cloud
City in Minnesota
| Population | 68,510 |
| Coordinates | 45.5608000, -94.1624900 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Square (-94.162654, 45.560987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
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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