How far is Babbitt, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Babbitt, MN to Blaine, MN is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babbitt and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babbitt and Blaine.
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Start on South Drive
1666 ft · 48 sec · South Drive
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Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70
840 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 70
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Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
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Continue on Highway 21
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on County Highway 21
2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
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Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia
3038 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 53 South: Virginia
1664 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
1386 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babbitt and Blaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Babbitt and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babbitt to Blaine?
The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mahtowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Babbitt and 115 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Babbitt and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Mahtowa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahtowa.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babbitt and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 186.44 mi (300.04 km).
#1 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $28.52 | $57.03 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $38.86 | $77.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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