Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Saint Louis Park, MN
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Trip Overview
This quick 18.6-mile trip from Blaine to Saint Louis Park in Minnesota is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Central Avenue Northeast, I-694 West, and MN-100, offering a straightforward local drive. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this journey is budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or an errand run rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Saint Louis Park, 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
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
MN 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Saint Louis Park, MN
Late night in Saint Louis Park on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 20-minute journey. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating surface streets and main arteries for the entire 18.6 miles. This means you'll be encountering traffic signals and intersections regularly, so keep an eye on your surroundings. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable here due to the nature of the route. The road character will likely involve a mix of suburban streets and busier local roads as you make your way across the area.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on MN 100. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Louis Park, 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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