Origin
Arden Hills, MN
Morning in Arden Hills on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arden Hills, MN to Blaine, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Arden Hills, MN to Blaine, MN is 10.1 miles and takes about 13m via US 10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B quickly without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger Midwestern exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arden Hills, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CH 15
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
West County Road E
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MN 51 North
3
Merge onto MN 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamline Avenue North
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 10
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward MN 51 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward MN 51 North
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W North, US 10 West
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.85 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Friday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a mostly highway driving experience, with 65% of the 10.1 miles on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 6.5 miles on US 10. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets like Central Avenue Northeast and Hamline Avenue North as you approach your destination. The frequent exits on the highway portion indicate a relatively developed area.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Arden Hills, MN
Full guide →Founded 1951
Arden Hills is a suburb in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Arriving in Blaine, MN
Full guide →Founded 1877
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blaine, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blaine, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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