How far is Blaine, MN from Birchwood, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Birchwood, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Birchwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Birchwood.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue
1372 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Century Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Century Avenue
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Continue on East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1942 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
91 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Birchwood.
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 East
Merge slight left
4.12 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Birchwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Birchwood?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Blaine and 10.3 miles from Birchwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Birchwood.
Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Birchwood. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.15 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birchwood
Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 45.0610800, -92.9760500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchwood (-92.97605, 45.06108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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