How far is Blaine, MN from Mahtomedi, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.86 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.18 mi
24.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.18 mi
Kilometers
24.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.86 mi
Kilometers
35.18 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Apr 26, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-26T11:43
Arrive Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Blaine
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Mahtomedi
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Mahtomedi.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue

    1372 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Century Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Century Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East County Line Road

    1294 ft · 30 sec · East County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wildwood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mahtomedi Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mahtomedi Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    1285 ft · 1 min · Juniper Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 20 sec · Griffin Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
16 mi · 73%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 9%
Wildwood Road
1.31 mi · 6%
North Century Avenue
0.94 mi · 4%
Mahtomedi Avenue
0.84 mi · 4%
MN 120
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 15m from Blaine
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Mahtomedi?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.9 miles from Blaine and 10.9 miles from Mahtomedi.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blaine and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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 Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Mahtomedi

#2 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Mahtomedi (-92.9516, 45.06969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.50
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.75 $5.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.39 $3.38 $6.76
Diesel $4.86 $3.75 $7.49

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Mahtomedi. The current time is 11:43:30.

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.