How far is Saint Michael, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Michael, MN to Blaine, MN is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.86 mi
00h 29m
Flight
21.21 mi
34.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.86 mi
Kilometers
43.23 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Michael
Fri, Apr 24, 8:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michael
2026-04-24T19:51
Arrive Blaine
Fri, Apr 24, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michael
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Michael
13.4 mi
00h 14m
To Blaine
13.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michael and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michael and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    125 m · 15 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Michael Parkway East

    1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue East

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    30 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    100 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Michael and Blaine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 610 East
13.8 mi · 51%
I 94 East
7.19 mi · 27%
42nd Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 10%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 7%
MN 65
0.42 mi · 2%
Central Avenue East
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 610 East

Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 14m from Saint Michael
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Michael and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Michael to Blaine?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 13.4 miles from Saint Michael and 13.4 miles from Blaine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Michael and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osseo.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michael and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 21.21 mi (34.14 km).

Saint Michael

#1 Saint Michael

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,437
Coordinates45.2099600, -93.6649600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-93.664828, 45.209959)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.78
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.39 $6.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.72 $7.45
Premium $4.39 $4.17 $8.34
Diesel $4.86 $4.62 $9.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Michael and Blaine. The current time is 19:51:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.