How far is Chaska, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Blaine, MN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
41.61 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.32 mi
50.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.32 mi
Kilometers
50.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.97 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Chaska
Fri, Apr 24, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaska
2026-04-24T03:01
Arrive Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
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 Chaska
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
Saint Louis Park
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Chaska
19.9 mi
00h 22m
To Blaine
21.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    97 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 6th Street

    127 m · 20 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 32%
US 212 East
12.9 mi · 31%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 15%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 6%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis Park
00h 22m from Chaska
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 19.9 miles from Chaska and 21.7 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chaska and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park

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 Saint Louis Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 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 7.6 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 7.5 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 Saint Louis Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

13 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

77 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 31.32 mi (50.4 km).

Chaska

#1 Chaska

City in Minnesota

Population27,272
Coordinates44.7894100, -93.6021800
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: West 6th Street (-93.602146, 44.789339)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.76 $11.53
Premium $4.39 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $4.86 $7.15 $14.30

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaska and Blaine. The current time is 03:01:29.

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.