How far is Prior Lake, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Prior Lake, MN to Blaine, MN is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prior Lake and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prior Lake and Blaine.
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Start on the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 19 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 Prior Lake 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.
MN 100
Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Prior Lake and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prior Lake to Blaine?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Prior Lake and 21.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prior Lake and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prior Lake and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.91 km).
#1 Prior Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 27,317 |
| Coordinates | 44.7133000, -93.4227300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
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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