How far is Barnum, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Barnum, MN to Blaine, MN is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.85 mi
01h 37m
Flight
96.39 mi
155.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.39 mi
Kilometers
155.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.85 mi
Kilometers
176.79 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Fri, May 1, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Barnum
Fri, May 1, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnum
2026-05-01T11:32
Arrive Blaine
Fri, May 1, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnum
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Barnum
53.2 mi
00h 48m
To Blaine
56.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
54°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnum and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnum and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Carlton Street

    44 m · 10 sec · Carlton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue

    1386 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnum and Blaine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
93.1 mi · 85%
I 35W
7.82 mi · 7%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.55 mi · 1%
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

92.8 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
00h 48m from Barnum
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barnum and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnum to Blaine?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Barnum and 56.7 miles from Blaine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barnum and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnum and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 96.39 mi (155.13 km).

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#1 Barnum

Township in Carlton County, Minnesota

Population1,088
Coordinates46.5030000, -92.6885300
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlton Street (-92.688799, 46.503)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.39 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $4.86 $18.87 $37.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnum and Blaine. The current time is 11:32:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.