How far is Blaine, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
25.66 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.24 mi
29.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.29 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-24T10:58
Arrive Minnetonka Mills
Fri, Apr 24, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Robbinsdale
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Blaine
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Minnetonka Mills
14 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West

    640 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
6.94 mi · 27%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 25%
US 169 South
2.59 mi · 10%
Olson Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 10%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 9%
Minnetonka Boulevard
2.02 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

6.33 mi · 00h 08m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsdale
00h 14m from Blaine
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Blaine and 14 miles from Minnetonka Mills.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale

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 Robbinsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.6 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 Robbinsdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 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 Mills. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.35 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
End: Plymouth Road (-93.441812, 44.941086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.57 $7.14
Premium $4.39 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $4.86 $4.43 $8.85

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Minnetonka Mills. The current time is 10:58:24.

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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.