How far is Blaine, MN from Inver Grove Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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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
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Inver Grove Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Inver Grove Heights.
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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 right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: 70th Street East
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 70th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 70th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Inver Grove Heights.
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.
Lafayette Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
7.07 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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Inver Grove Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Inver Grove Heights?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Blaine and 13.7 miles from Inver Grove Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Inver Grove Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Inver Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.92 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Inver Grove Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 44.8480200, -93.0427200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inver Grove Heights (-93.04272, 44.84802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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