How far is Blaine, MN from Savage, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Savage, MN is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
34.6 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.83 mi
43.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savage
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T10:12
Arrive Savage
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Blaine
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Savage
17.3 mi
00h 22m

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 Savage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee

    2600 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
30.1 mi · 87%
MN 13 South
2.63 mi · 8%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 22m from Blaine
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Blaine and 17.3 miles from Savage.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Savage.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 0.9 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 10.1 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 7.8 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 Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Savage. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Savage

City in Minnesota

Population32,858
Coordinates44.7791300, -93.3363400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Savage (-93.33634, 44.77913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.71
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.35 $8.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.39 $5.36 $10.72
Diesel $4.86 $5.93 $11.87

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 Savage. The current time is 10:12:29.

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.