How far is Credit River, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Credit River, MN to Blaine, MN is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.89 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.34 mi
55.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.89 mi
Kilometers
70.64 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Credit River
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Credit River
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Credit River
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Edina
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Credit River
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Blaine
23.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°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 Credit River and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Credit River and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Texas Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1823 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dakota Street South

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 150th Street West

    154 m · 14 sec · 150th Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    2644 ft · 51 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Park Drive

    31 m · 3 sec · South Park Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Drive

    3190 ft · 1 min · South Park Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 13 South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee

    3262 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2505 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
15.5 mi · 35%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 14%
US 169 North
5.63 mi · 13%
Texas Avenue
2.98 mi · 7%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 6%
Highway 13 South
2.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edina
00h 24m from Credit River
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Credit River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Credit River to Blaine?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Credit River and 23.1 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Credit River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Edina

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 Edina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 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 6.8 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 6.9 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 Edina.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 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 Credit River and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.26 km).

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#1 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas Avenue (-93.379196, 44.674406)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.39 $6.81 $13.62
Diesel $4.86 $7.54 $15.08

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 Credit River and Blaine. The current time is 02:22:54.

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.