How far is Blaine, MN from Annandale, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Annandale, MN is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.84 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.86 mi
70.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.84 mi
Kilometers
86.65 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annandale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Wed, Apr 15, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-15T08:52
Arrive Annandale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To Annandale
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northeast

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northeast

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Avenue North

    1292 ft · 40 sec · Oak Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Marie Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Marie Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue South

    119 m · 10 sec · Oak Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
19 mi · 35%
MN-610
12.8 mi · 24%
County Road 37 Northeast
8.72 mi · 16%
Marie Street
6.43 mi · 12%
State Highway 25
3.7 mi · 7%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 33m from Blaine
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Annandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Blaine and 27 miles from Annandale.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Annandale.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.59 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Annandale

#2 Annandale

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,546
Coordinates45.2627400, -94.1244300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Annandale (-94.12443, 45.26274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.39 $8.34 $16.69
Diesel $4.86 $9.24 $18.48

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Annandale. The current time is 08:52:53.

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.