Origin
Shorewood, MN
Late night in Shorewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, 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
44m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
Shorewood to Blaine is 31.9 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 Midwest drive stays within Minnesota, offering a straightforward trip between two suburban areas. Expect a quick commute or a simple hop between towns. With a highway-focused profile, this route is best suited for those who prefer to get to their destination efficiently. It's an easy, same-day excursion with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| MN 100 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Highway 65 Northeast | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 694 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on CR 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MN 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Toward CR 5
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 North
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100 toward CR 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 5
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 694 East
7
24.9 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
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
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
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route on major roadways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway driving for 11.6 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. The transition from highway to surface streets will likely occur as you approach your destination in Blaine, bringing a change from consistent speed to navigating local traffic and intersections. Expect a good amount of exit and entry ramps given the high highway percentage.
91% 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: 11.6 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 6.7 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
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 7 decision points packed into just 31.9 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 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shorewood, MN to Blaine, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 5 along the way.
Cr 5
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via MN 100
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.9 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 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 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 6.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (MN 100): 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 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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