Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Thursday
Local time
4:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 26.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, Minnesota State Highway 7, Central Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Minnetonka, 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
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MN 7
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 101
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 19 — 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
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 7 West
5
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Minnetonka, MN
Late night in Minnetonka on Thursday
Local time
4:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
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
37m 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?
26.9 mi in 37m, mostly highway — 9.5 mi of that is on MN 100.
71% 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: 9.5 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Minnesota State Highway 7. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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 6.8 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,053 ft
827 ft
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
1,053 ft
~28.2 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Blaine, MN
Full guide →Founded 1877
Arriving in Minnetonka, MN
Full guide →Founded 1852
Top landmarks
- • Charles H. Burwell House — historic house in Minnesota, United States
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 37m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 Minnetonka, 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 6.8 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 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 Minnetonka, 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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