How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Blaine, MN is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lino Lakes and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Blaine.
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Start on Black Duck Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street
36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road
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Continue on North Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Lino Lakes 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.
109th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Lino Lakes and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lino Lakes to Blaine?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Lino Lakes and 7 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lino Lakes and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 km).
#1 Lino Lakes
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,427 |
| Coordinates | 45.1602400, -93.0888300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
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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