Origin
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 10.1 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Central Avenue Northeast, Hamline Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 10.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 8 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward County E
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward County E
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 10
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MN 51
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward County E
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CH 15
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
West County Road E
11
Arrive at destination
CH 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Arden Hills, MN
Morning in Arden Hills on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blaine, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 10.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, Central Avenue Northeast, Hamline Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Blaine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blaine, MN to Arden Hills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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