How far is Saint Paul, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Saint Francis.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
1901 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 165th Avenue Northwest
2290 ft · 36 sec · 165th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Roanoke Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Street Northwest
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Continue on Rum River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rum River Boulevard
47 m · 3 sec · Rum River Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Rum River Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rum River Boulevard
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Continue on Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
1612 ft · 40 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Bridge Street Northwest
822 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Saint Francis.
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.
US 10 West
Keep slight left
6.55 mi · 00h 07m
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 Paul and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Saint Paul and 19.9 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.44 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 8,065 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -93.3594000 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-93.3594, 45.38691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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