How far is Blaine, MN from Credit River, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Credit River, MN is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.92 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.34 mi
55.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.92 mi
Kilometers
72.29 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Credit River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Credit River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
22.4 mi
00h 28m
To Credit River
22.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Credit River.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: 185th Street West

    1537 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Texas Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Texas Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Texas Avenue

    96 m · 5 sec · Texas Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Texas Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
36.7 mi · 82%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.35 mi · 5%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 4%
Texas Avenue
1.52 mi · 3%
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial High
1.18 mi · 3%
185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial High
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 28m from Blaine
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Credit River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Credit River?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Blaine and 22.5 miles from Credit River.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 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 Credit River.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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 Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Credit River. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.26 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Credit River (-93.37911, 44.67441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.35
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.67 $11.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.23 $12.47
Premium $4.39 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $4.86 $7.73 $15.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Credit River. The current time is 04:07:00.

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.