Origin
Shakopee, MN
Afternoon in Shakopee on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shakopee, MN to Blaine, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shakopee, MN
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Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
This 37.2-mile drive from Shakopee to Blaine, Minnesota, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 52 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on MN 100 and Highway 65 Northeast, with a significant portion of the journey on highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this is an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. Given its short duration, it's perfectly suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing for plenty of time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 37.2-mile journey, with 67% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on MN 100, offering a consistent pace. While much of the route maintains highway speeds, you'll navigate through various road types as you transition between these main arteries. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and the typical flow of traffic associated with urban and suburban driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Flying Cloud Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holmes Street South.
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 13 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Holmes Street South
Turn right onto Holmes Street South
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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2nd Avenue East
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 212
Merge onto US 212
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Flying Cloud Drive | 8 mi | 12m |
| Highway 65 Northeast | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| US 212 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 694 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| CR 101 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Holmes Street South
166 ft
·
9 sec
·
Holmes Street South
3
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
4
Turn right onto Fuller Street South
348 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fuller Street South
5
Turn right onto US 169 BUS; CR 69
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue East
6
Turn left
177 ft
·
8 sec
7
Continue on CR 101
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 101
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Flying Cloud Dr
9
Turn straight onto CR 61
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Flying Cloud Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
Toward US 212 East
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 212
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 212
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on MN 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
16
Merge onto I 694
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on MN 65
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MN 65
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Shakopee, MN · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Shakopee, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blaine, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blaine, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Blaine on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 5 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:48PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
20 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shakopee, MN to Blaine, MN covers 37.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, Flying Cloud Drive, Highway 65 Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Shakopee, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 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 13 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holmes Street South): Navigation decision point; near the start (2nd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 212): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shakopee, MN to Blaine, 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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