Origin
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Shorewood, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Blaine to Shorewood is 31.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Minnesota, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the same region. The route is mostly highway, making for a quick and efficient transit between the two points. It's an ideal option for a short, no-fuss drive where you want to get to your destination without much complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| MN 100 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Shorewood, 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
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 19
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Oak Street
11
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
12
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Smithtown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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.
Destination
Shorewood, MN
Morning in Shorewood on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
18 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
44m 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 be on highways for about 72% of this 31.5-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 11.3 miles, primarily on Minnesota State Highway 7. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination. The route features a notable amount of highway exits, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and traffic patterns.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 100. 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
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 31.5 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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.5 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. 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 Shorewood, 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 Shorewood, 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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