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Trip from Blaine, MN to Chanhassen, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 10, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

32.7 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Blaine, MN

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city in Minnesota, United States

Chanhassen, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Blaine to Chanhassen, you are looking at a straightforward 32.7-mile trip within the Minnesota Midwest. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via Central Avenue Northeast, MN 100, and US 212 to complete the journey. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you won't need to worry about major climate or terrain shifts. It is a practical, quick transit that doesn't require an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 100 13 mi 16m
Central Avenue Northeast 6.3 mi 9m
US 212 4.6 mi 5m
MN 5 3.3 mi 4m
I 694 1.8 mi 2m
Crosstown Highway 1.7 mi 2m
West 78th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Chanhassen Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 100 — 13 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Chanhassen, MN.

1

Start on MN 65

26 ft · 8 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
2

Continue on MN 65

6.3 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on MN 65

300 ft · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 694 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 694

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 35A Toward MN 100 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on MN 100

13 mi · 16 min · MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MN 62 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto MN 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 212

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 212
Exit 106A Toward US 212 Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 5

3.3 mi · 4 min · MN 5
Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto MN 101

471 ft · 15 sec · Chanhassen Road
13

Turn left onto West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · West 78th Street
14

Arrive at destination

West 78th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 694 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 694 West
7
8.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward MN 100

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35A Toward MN 100
6
22.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MN 62 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 62 West
7
24.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 212

Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106A Toward US 212
6
29 mi into trip | ~38m in | MN 5

Keep slight right at fork onto MN 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.15 one way

$10.29 round trip

$4.00/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.31 $5.55 $11.09
premium $4.78 $6.15 $12.31
diesel $5.21 $6.71 $13.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-08.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of May 26, 2026

Origin

Blaine, MN

Evening in Blaine on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 0 to 5 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 26 at 6:43PM CDT until May 26 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 26 at 6:35PM CDT until May 26 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Chanhassen, MN

Evening in Chanhassen on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 0 to 5 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 26 at 6:43PM CDT until May 26 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 26 at 6:35PM CDT until May 26 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive keeps you moving efficiently, with 69% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a mix of urban navigation and faster highway segments as you transition between roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13-mile run on MN 100, which serves as the backbone of your commute. Because the route is designed for speed, you will find it moves quickly compared to local surface streets. It feels like a standard metropolitan connection, prioritizing directness over winding, leisurely backroads.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on MN 100.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Central Avenue Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 10 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

975 ft 848 ft

Total Climb

246 ft

Total Descent

175 ft

Highest Point

975 ft

~32.7 mi in

Elevation Range

127 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Blaine, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1877

Arriving in Chanhassen, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1969

Chanhassen is a small city in Minnesota just southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Chanhassen is close to the big city, but still has that small town charm, making it appealing for all types of visitors. There are many opportunities for fun, family and business in Chanhassen.

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 44m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on MN 100. 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 Chanhassen, 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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chanhassen, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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