How far is Medina, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Medina, MN to Blaine, MN is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Blaine.
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Start on Willow Drive
151 m · 24 sec · Willow Drive
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Turn right onto Hamel Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Hamel Road
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Turn left onto Pinto Drive
1162 ft · 38 sec · Pinto Drive
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto County Road 101
1 km · 1 min · County Road 101
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Continue on Brockton Lane North
2 mi · 3 min · Brockton Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 101
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Continue on Troy Lane North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Troy Lane North
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Turn right onto 89th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 89th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Parkway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward MN 610 East
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
11 mi · 13 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 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 Medina 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.
MN-610
Merge slight left onto MN-610
11 mi · 00h 13m
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 Medina and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Blaine?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Medina and 16.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medina and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Osseo
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 Osseo.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 19.04 mi (30.64 km).
#1 Medina
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 45.0352400, -93.5824600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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