How far is Blaine, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
30.42 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.96 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Golden Valley
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Blaine
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Minnetonka
17 mi
00h 15m

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 Minnetonka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
10.1 mi · 33%
Minnesota State Highway 7
7.85 mi · 26%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 21%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 8%
MN 7 West
0.25 mi · 1%
County Road 101
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

9.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Valley
00h 15m from Blaine
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Blaine and 17 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 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 Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley

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 Golden Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 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 13.6 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 12.5 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 Golden Valley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

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 Minnetonka. The current time is 00:08:02.

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.