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

The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Blaine, MN is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.75 mi
01h 21m
Flight
67.86 mi
109.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.86 mi
Kilometers
109.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.75 mi
Kilometers
134.79 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, May 7, 11:06 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peter
2026-05-07T09:45
Arrive Blaine
Thu, May 7, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peter
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Saint Peter
41 mi
00h 40m
To Blaine
42.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Minnesota Avenue

    133 m · 20 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Minnesota Avenue

    11.1 mi · 14 min · South Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
40 mi · 48%
MN 100
15.5 mi · 19%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 14%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 7%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 3%
I 494 East
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Minnesota Avenue

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 40m from Saint Peter
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Saint Peter and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Saint Peter and 42.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Saint Peter and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chaska, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 67.86 mi (109.21 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: US 169 (-93.957816, 44.323496)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.13
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.56 $21.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.61 $23.21
Premium $4.39 $13.00 $26.00
Diesel $4.86 $14.40 $28.79

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and Blaine. The current time is 09:45:05.

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.