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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
23 m · 5 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1456 ft · 29 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Continue on Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1004 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard
38 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 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 Mayer and Blaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayer and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).
#1 Mayer
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 44.8849600, -93.8877500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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