How far is Blaine, MN from Grant, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Grant, MN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Grant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Grant.
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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
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
902 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 10 Service Drive
112 m · 15 sec · Highway 10 Service Drive
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Turn left onto County Highway 96
4.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway 96
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Highway 61
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highway 61
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Dellwood Road North
3.8 mi · 7 min · Dellwood Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Grant.
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.
County Highway 96
Turn left onto County Highway 96
4.94 mi · 00h 08m
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 Sunny near Grant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Grant?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Shoreview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Blaine and 10.7 miles from Grant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Grant.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreview.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Grant. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.84 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grant
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,147 |
| Coordinates | 45.0844100, -92.9104900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant (-92.91049, 45.08441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
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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