How far is Blaine, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and South Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and South Saint Paul.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 156: Concord Street
866 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Concord Street
3 mi · 6 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Exchange North
23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and South Saint Paul.
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.
Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Blaine and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to South Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Blaine and 12 miles from South Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Blaine and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 20.94 mi (33.7 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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