Origin
North Branch, MN
Afternoon in North Branch on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Saint Croix Trail, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.3 miles from North Branch, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Croix Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hemingway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lofton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branch, MN and Chisago City, MN.
1
Start on Forest Boulevard
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
Forest Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Saint Croix Trail
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
7
Continue on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
8
Turn left onto Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Trail
9
Continue on Lincoln Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Road
10
Turn right onto Lofton Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lofton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto Isabel Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Isabel Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Boulevard
469 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.3 miles from North Branch, MN, or about 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12.6 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chisago City, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Branch, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Branch, MN
This is one driving day of about 12.6 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Branch, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from North Branch, MN · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from North Branch, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chisago City, MN
The final approach into Chisago City, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chisago City, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.60 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Chisago City, MN
Afternoon in Chisago City on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Saint Croix Trail, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from North Branch, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Branch, MN to Chisago City, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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