How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Blaine, MN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 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
21.29 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.18 mi
24.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.18 mi
Kilometers
24.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.29 mi
Kilometers
34.27 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sun, Apr 26, 10:28 AM CDT
Return by in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahtomedi
2026-04-26T10:01
Arrive Blaine
Sun, Apr 26, 10:28 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 Mahtomedi
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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Mahtomedi
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Blaine
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mahtomedi and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 22 sec · Griffin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    1285 ft · 57 sec · Juniper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mahtomedi Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mahtomedi Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Wildwood Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wildwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East County Line Road

    1334 ft · 34 sec · East County Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Century Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Century Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 694 West

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahtomedi 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 West
11.4 mi · 54%
US 10 West
2.83 mi · 13%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.81 mi · 8%
I 35W North
1.4 mi · 7%
Wildwood Road
1.31 mi · 6%
Mahtomedi Avenue
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 694 West

Merge slight left

4.7 mi · 00h 06m

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
+6.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 13m from Mahtomedi
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi 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 Mahtomedi to Blaine?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 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?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Mahtomedi and 10.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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 Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 km).

Mahtomedi

#1 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Griffin Avenue (-92.952223, 45.069686)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.39 $3.29 $6.59
Diesel $4.86 $3.65 $7.30

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahtomedi and Blaine. The current time is 10:01:48.

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.