How far is Bemidji, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Bemidji, MN to Blaine, MN is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.5 mi
03h 34m
Flight
178.04 mi
286.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.04 mi
Kilometers
286.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.5 mi
Kilometers
337.16 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sat, May 30, 12:31 PM CDT
Return by in Bemidji
Sat, May 30, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bemidji
2026-05-30T08:57
Arrive Blaine
Sat, May 30, 12:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bemidji
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bemidji
104.6 mi
01h 47m
To Blaine
104.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest

    59 m · 11 sec · 6th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North

    1534 ft · 43 sec · Bemidji Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South

    118 m · 9 sec · Paul Bunyan Drive South

  5. 5

    Continue on Midway Drive South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Midway Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest

    1309 ft · 57 sec · Shevlin Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
60.8 mi · 29%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 16%
State 64
28.6 mi · 14%
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7.42 mi · 4%
State Highway 200
4.57 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
01h 47m from Bemidji
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bemidji and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Bemidji and 104.9 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 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 $26.37 one way or $52.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bemidji and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cushing, 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 Cushing.

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bemidji and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).

Bemidji

#1 Bemidji

City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates47.4735600, -94.8802800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.880449, 47.473559)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $26.37
Round trip
$52.75
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.37 $52.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.98 $57.95
Premium $4.39 $32.46 $64.91
Diesel $4.86 $35.94 $71.89

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bemidji and Blaine. The current time is 08:57:07.

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.