How far is Blaine, MN from North Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to North Saint Paul, MN is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
19.81 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.67 mi
25.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.67 mi
Kilometers
25.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.81 mi
Kilometers
31.88 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-19T04:39
Arrive North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Blaine
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To North Saint Paul
9.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and North Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and North Saint Paul.

  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 right onto North Century Avenue

    642 ft · 15 sec · North Century Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Geneva Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Division Street

    968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue East

    2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and North Saint Paul.

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
16 mi · 81%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 10%
Geneva Avenue North
0.87 mi · 4%
7th Avenue East
0.44 mi · 2%
MN 120
0.26 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.18 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 12m from Blaine
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to North Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 9.9 miles from Blaine and 9.9 miles from North Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.

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 8.2 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 12.4 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 14.9 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 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 North Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 15.67 mi (25.22 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
North Saint Paul

#2 North Saint Paul

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population12,416
Coordinates45.0124700, -92.9918800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: North Saint Paul (-92.99188, 45.01247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$5.00
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.50 $5.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.74 $5.49
Premium $4.39 $3.07 $6.15
Diesel $4.86 $3.40 $6.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and North Saint Paul. The current time is 04:39:03.

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.