How far is Edina, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Edina, MN to Blaine, MN is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
22.79 mi
00h 26m
Flight
19.55 mi
31.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Edina
Fri, Apr 24, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-04-24T07:09
Arrive Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edina
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Robbinsdale
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Edina
11.4 mi
00h 13m
To Blaine
11.4 mi
00h 13m

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 Edina and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina 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
7 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 28%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 11%
MN 65
0.37 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsdale
00h 13m from Edina
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edina 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 Edina to Blaine?

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Edina and 11.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale

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 Robbinsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.8 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 Robbinsdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).

Edina

#1 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.86 $3.89 $7.78

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 Edina and Blaine. The current time is 07:09:00.

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.