How far is Mayer, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Mayer, MN to Blaine, MN is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
51.69 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.19 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayer
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayer
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Mayer
24.1 mi
00h 30m
To Blaine
27.6 mi
00h 30m

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 Mayer and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 44%
CR 5
9.4 mi · 18%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 12%
Minnesota State Highway 7
6.02 mi · 12%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 5%
MN 65
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

12.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 30m from Mayer
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mayer 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 Mayer to Blaine?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Mayer and 27.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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 Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 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 9.7 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 10.9 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 Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).

Mayer

#1 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northeast (-93.88775, 44.884944)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.14 $14.27
Premium $4.39 $7.99 $15.99
Diesel $4.86 $8.85 $17.70

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 Mayer and Blaine. The current time is 01:19:21.

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.