How far is Savage, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Savage, MN to Blaine, MN is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
34.7 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.83 mi
43.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.85 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in Savage
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savage
2026-04-23T08:40
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Savage
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Savage
17.3 mi
00h 18m
To Blaine
17.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savage and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 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 Savage 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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
19.6 mi · 56%
MN 36
7.69 mi · 22%
US 10 West
2.83 mi · 8%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.81 mi · 5%
MN 65
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 18m from Savage
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savage and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savage to Blaine?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Savage and 17.3 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savage and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savage and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 26.83 mi (43.18 km).

Savage

#1 Savage

City in Minnesota

Population32,858
Coordinates44.7791300, -93.3363400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Avenue (-93.336393, 44.77914)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.39
Round trip
$8.78
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.39 $8.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.82 $9.65
Premium $4.39 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $4.86 $5.98 $11.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savage and Blaine. The current time is 08:40:14.

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.