How far is Blaine, MN from Ramsey, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.57 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.55 mi
20.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.28 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Anoka
MN

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

From Blaine
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Ramsey
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    30 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    124 m · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
13 mi · 74%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 13%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 10%
160th Lane Northwest
0.25 mi · 1%
Jaspar Street Northwest
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anoka
00h 12m from Blaine
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Anoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Blaine and 8.8 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Anoka

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anoka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anoka.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 12.55 mi (20.2 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.43
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.21 $4.43
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.43 $4.86
Premium $4.39 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $4.86 $3.02 $6.03

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 Ramsey. The current time is 23:35:13.

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.