How far is Shoreview, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Shoreview, MN to Blaine, MN is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
8.9 mi
00h 11m
Flight
7.08 mi
11.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.08 mi
Kilometers
11.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.32 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Shoreview
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreview
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shoreview
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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Shoreview
4.3 mi
00h 05m
To Blaine
4.6 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Avenue North

    11 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway 96

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway 96

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West

    1326 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreview 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
3.78 mi · 42%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.81 mi · 20%
I 35W North
1.4 mi · 16%
County Highway 96
1.36 mi · 15%
MN 65
0.31 mi · 3%
Lexington Avenue North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

2.83 mi · 00h 03m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 05m from Shoreview
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shoreview and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Shoreview and 4.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shoreview and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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 Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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 13.8 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 10.6 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 Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreview and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.4 km).

Shoreview

#1 Shoreview

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population27,092
Coordinates45.0791300, -93.1471700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington Avenue North (-93.147293, 45.079128)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.11
Round trip
$2.21
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.11 $2.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.22 $2.43
Premium $4.39 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $4.86 $1.51 $3.02

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 Shoreview and Blaine. The current time is 20:11:34.

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.