Trip from Blaine, MN to Roseville, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

13.6 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m

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 Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Roseville, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion between Blaine and Roseville, Minnesota, you are looking at a short, efficient 13.6-mile commute. This drive typically takes about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 10, Snelling Avenue North, and Central Avenue Northeast. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route within the Midwest. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about travel fatigue.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	6.6 mi	7m
Snelling Avenue North	2.3 mi	2m
Central Avenue Northeast	1.9 mi	2m
Hamline Avenue North	1.4 mi	1m
County Road B West	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 6.6 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MN 65

26 ft · 8 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Continue on MN 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 10 East Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 10

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto US 10

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 10

Exit 28A Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 42B Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MN 51

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hamline Avenue North

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MN 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

Continue on MN 51

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Snelling Avenue North

Turn left onto CH 25

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road B West

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto CH 50

78 ft · 2 sec · Hamline Avenue North

Arrive at destination

CH 50

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward US 10 East

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 10 East

2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 10

Merge onto US 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

6.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28A Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

8.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42B Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue

9.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | MN 51 / Hamline Avenue North

Merge onto MN 51 / Hamline Avenue North

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.02 one way

$4.05 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$2.18	$4.36
premium	$4.53	$2.43	$4.85
diesel	$5.61	$3.00	$6.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.1	$1.43	$0.65
Efficient EV	3.4	$1.19	$0.54
EV Truck/SUV	5.4	$1.90	$0.87

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Blaine, MN

Morning in Blaine on Tuesday

Local time

6:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Areas Of Fog

NNE 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:08PM CDT until April 19 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Roseville, MN

Morning in Roseville on Tuesday

Local time

6:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

17m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between highway speeds and local traffic. Approximately 49% of your journey will be spent on the highway, providing a balance between quick transit and slower, localized movement. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.6-mile segment on US 10, which allows for a steady rhythm before you navigate toward your destination. As you transition from the highway onto Snelling Avenue North and Central Avenue Northeast, the pace shifts, requiring more attention to local road conditions. This 17-minute trip offers a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any complex navigation challenges.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Roseville, MN

Full guide →

Roseville is a city in Minnesota. It is 10 minutes north of both major downtowns.

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 17m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.6 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 Roseville, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roseville, 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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Trip from Blaine, MN to Roseville, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blaine, MN

Roseville, MN

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

17m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Roseville, MN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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