How far is Blaine, MN from Mayer, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Mayer, MN is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.88 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.05 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Hopkins
MN

University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

From Blaine
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Mayer
24 mi
00h 33m

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 Mayer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    1299 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    18.7 mi · 27 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    83 m · 5 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 34 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
27.1 mi · 57%
MN 100
10.1 mi · 21%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 13%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 5%
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memoria
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Minnesota State Highway 7

Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

18.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkins
00h 33m from Blaine
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hopkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Blaine and 24 miles from Mayer.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 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 Mayer.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkins

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 Hopkins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 9.9 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 11.1 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 Hopkins.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

83 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.63 $13.25
Premium $4.39 $7.42 $14.84
Diesel $4.86 $8.22 $16.44

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 Mayer. The current time is 03:27:17.

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.