How far is North Saint Paul, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from North Saint Paul, MN to Blaine, MN is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Saint Paul and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Saint Paul and Blaine.
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Start on 7th Avenue East
2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East
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Turn left onto Division Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Geneva Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on North Century Avenue
1325 ft · 32 sec · North Century Avenue
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Turn left onto I 694 West
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 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 North Saint Paul 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Saint Paul to Blaine?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 9.8 miles from North Saint Paul and 10.5 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Saint Paul and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 15.67 mi (25.22 km).
#1 North Saint Paul
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
| Population | 12,416 |
| Coordinates | 45.0124700, -92.9918800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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