How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Blaine, MN is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park Heights and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Blaine.
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Start on the route
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 57th Street North
22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North
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Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
1125 ft · 54 sec · Penrose Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
1.1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Osgood Ave North
68 m · 8 sec · Osgood Ave North
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.9 mi · 7 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 Oak Park Heights 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
7.4 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Park Heights to Blaine?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Oak Park Heights and 13.9 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.56 km).
#1 Oak Park Heights
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.0313600, -92.7929800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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