How far is Blaine, MN from Atwater, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Atwater, MN is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Atwater.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast
1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on Fenning Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fenning Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 3 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast
36 m · 7 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast
1.6 km · 1 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast
43 m · 8 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast
1604 ft · 25 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Continue on Willems Way
1 km · 60 sec · Willems Way
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Continue on 5th Street Northeast
2666 ft · 1 min · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1437 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Boulevard Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on County Road 35 West
2.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 35 West
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Continue on County Road 35 West
9.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 35 West
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Continue on Division Street West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street West
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Turn left onto County Road 4 Southwest
5.7 mi · 8 min · County Road 4 Southwest
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Continue on 1st Street Northeast
1545 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cokato Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · Cokato Street East
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Atwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 12
Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Atwater?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Maple Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Blaine and 45.2 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Lake
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 Maple Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 75.2 mi (121.03 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-94.77806, 45.13885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.52 | $31.03 |
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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