How far is Chanhassen, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Chanhassen, MN to Blaine, MN is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chanhassen and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen and Blaine.
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Start on West 78th Street
1447 ft · 40 sec · West 78th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Chanhassen Road
549 ft · 15 sec · Chanhassen Road
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Turn left onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · West 78th Street
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chanhassen and Blaine.
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.
MN 100 North
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Chanhassen and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chanhassen to Blaine?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Chanhassen and 18.5 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chanhassen and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chanhassen and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 25.19 mi (40.54 km).
#1 Chanhassen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,546 |
| Coordinates | 44.8621900, -93.5307900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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