Origin
Chanhassen, MN
Morning in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Blaine, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
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.
Chanhassen, MN
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Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Chanhassen to Blaine, you are looking at a straightforward 33.3-mile trip across the Minnesota landscape. Expect to spend roughly 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize MN 100, West 78th Street, and Highway 65 Northeast to complete the journey. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this route is as economical as it is efficient. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| West 78th Street | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Highway 65 Northeast | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 694 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chanhassen Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 78th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto MN 101
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Chanhassen Road
3
Turn left onto MN 5
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
4
Continue on MN 5
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MN 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
9
Merge onto I 694
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on MN 65
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MN 65
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 694 East
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along MN 100 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey, covering 13.2 miles at a time. The road personality shifts from local access streets to faster highway segments as you navigate toward your destination. Expect a consistent, functional pace that favors utility over winding, scenic backroads. While the drive is relatively short, the mix of highway and street driving keeps the experience steady and predictable for the driver.
64% 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: 13.2 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and West 78th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 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 6 decision points packed into just 33.3 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.3 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 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 Blaine, 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blaine, 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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