How far is Blaine, MN from Anoka, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Anoka, MN is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.08 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.84 mi
12.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.08 mi
Kilometers
19.44 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anoka
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-15T08:53
Arrive Anoka
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Co on Creek
MN

Township in Lyon County, Minnesota

From Blaine
6 mi
00h 07m
To Anoka
6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Anoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Anoka.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street

    153 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street

    2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1616 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Anoka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
9.4 mi · 78%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 15%
North Ferry Street
0.43 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.31 mi · 3%
US 169 South
0.15 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

8.31 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Creek
00h 07m from Blaine
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Anoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Anoka?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Co on Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Blaine and 6 miles from Anoka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Anoka.

Stop Ideas Near Co on Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Co on Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Golden Valley City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Golden Valley City Hall

Golden Valley , MN
7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Creek.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.62 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Anoka

#2 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.69 $3.37
Premium $4.39 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $4.86 $2.09 $4.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Anoka. The current time is 08:53:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.