Origin
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Saint Francis, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Saint Francis, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Blaine to Saint Francis is 21.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Central Avenue Northeast, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Minnesota's Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without needing an overnight stay. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this into a larger travel plan or use it as a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| 229th Avenue Northwest | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| 221st Avenue Northeast | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street Northwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| University Ave Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Saint Francis, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto CR 74
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
221st Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
4
Continue on University Ave Extended Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Ave Extended Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 13
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
229th Avenue Northwest
6
Continue on CR 24
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
7
Enter roundabout onto Bridge Street Northwest
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
8
Continue on Bridge Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
9
Enter roundabout
117 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
369 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto CR 24
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridge Street Northwest
12
Arrive at destination
CR 24
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 15.9 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
University Avenue
Turn right onto University Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 13 / 229th Avenue Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 13 / 229th Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Bridge Street Northwest
Enter roundabout onto Bridge Street Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Francis, MN
Morning in Saint Francis on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local driving experience rather than a highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, expect to navigate surface streets and county roads for the entire 21.6-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles along Central Avenue Northeast. You'll be on roads like Central Avenue Northeast, 229th Avenue Northwest, and 221st Avenue Northeast, which means you'll experience a more varied pace as you pass through different community settings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Central Avenue Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in near University Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blaine, MN to Saint Francis, MN is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (CR 13 / 229th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Bridge Street Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.9 miles (University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (CR 13 / 229th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (Bridge Street Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Francis, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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