How far is Chisago City, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Blaine, MN is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Blaine.
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Start on Lake Boulevard
16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Boulevard
9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
1386 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue 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 Chisago City 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.
Lake Boulevard
Continue on Lake Boulevard
9.14 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Chisago City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chisago City to Blaine?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Chisago City and 16.7 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Chisago City and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).
#1 Chisago City
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 5,224 |
| Coordinates | 45.3735800, -92.8899400 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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