How far is Blaine, MN from Champlin, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Champlin, MN is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Lyon County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Champlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Champlin.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street
2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street
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Continue on South Ferry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Dayton Road
129 m · 15 sec · Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Colburn Street North
73 m · 11 sec · Colburn Street North
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Continue on Richardson Avenue North
108 m · 16 sec · Richardson Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richardson Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Champlin.
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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Champlin?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 6.3 miles from Blaine and 6.3 miles from Champlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Champlin.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Golden Valley City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Creek.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Champlin. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.11 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champlin
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 25,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.1888500, -93.3974500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Champlin (-93.39745, 45.18885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
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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