Origin
Roseville, MN
Late night in Roseville on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, MN to Blaine, 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
18m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, MN
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Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Roseville and Blaine, this 13.8-mile trek is about as efficient as it gets. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day commute or a short errand run. You will primarily utilize I-35W, US 10, and Central Avenue Northeast to bridge these two Midwestern hubs. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly trip that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are traveling for business or local transit, the straightforward nature of the drive makes it a hassle-free experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| US 10 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| MN 36 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| County Road B West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hamline Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CH 50
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CH 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B West
3
Turn right onto MN 51
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 36
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35W
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right onto MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Turn right onto MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W North: Cleveland Avenue North
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.11 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 highway-focused drive, as 74% of your journey is spent on high-speed thoroughfares. The experience is defined by efficiency rather than scenery, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.5 miles on I-35W. As you transition from the interstate onto US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast, the road dynamics shift from high-speed arterial flow to typical suburban transit. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel focused on navigating these major corridors. It is a functional, no-frills path designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 18m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on I 35W. 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 0.5 miles (MN 51 / Snelling Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 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 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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