How far is Woodbury, MN from Saint Francis, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Saint Francis, MN is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Saint Francis.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
87.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto 237th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto University Avenue Extended Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · University Avenue Extended Northeast
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Continue on 229th Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Bridge Street Northwest
1330 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Lake George Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
45 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Bridge Street Northwest
1256 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Poppy Street/Rum River Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
113 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street Northwest
1381 ft · 27 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 Woodbury and Saint Francis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
87.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Kroschel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Woodbury and 55.9 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Kroschel
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 Kroschel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.96 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.25 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $24.21 | $48.41 |
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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