How far is Blaine, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
18.55 mi
00h 20m
Flight
15.68 mi
25.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.86 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Tue, May 12, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Tue, May 12, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-12T17:50
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Tue, May 12, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Brooklyn Center
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Blaine
9.3 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Louis Park
9.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Saint Louis Park.

  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

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Saint Louis Park.

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
8 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
9.88 mi · 53%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 34%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

9.27 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn Center
00h 10m from Blaine
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Blaine and 9.3 miles from Saint Louis Park.

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 2.9 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center

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 Brooklyn Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 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 8.4 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 14.8 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 Brooklyn Center.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 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 Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Saint Louis Park

#2 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
End: MN 100 (-93.348058, 44.948301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.71
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.36 $4.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.59 $5.18
Premium $4.39 $2.90 $5.80
Diesel $4.86 $3.21 $6.42

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 17:50:54.

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.