How far is Lake Elmo, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Elmo, MN to Blaine, MN is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Elmo and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Elmo and Blaine.
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Start on Lake Elmo Avenue North
2364 ft · 1 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stillwater Boulevard North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 34th Street North
45 m · 3 sec · 34th Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto 34th Street North
1.7 mi · 2 min · 34th Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 694 North
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Lake Elmo 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.
I 694 North
Merge slight left
8.18 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Lake Elmo and Patchy Fog near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Elmo to Blaine?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Lake Elmo and 12.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Lake Elmo and Patchy Fog near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
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 Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Elmo and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).
#1 Lake Elmo
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 9,280 |
| Coordinates | 44.9958000, -92.8793800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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