How far is Blaine, MN from Babbitt, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Babbitt, MN is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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 04h 25m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Babbitt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Babbitt.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto I 35W North
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely
2825 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
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Turn right onto Highway 21
11 mi · 15 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
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
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Continue on County Highway 70
840 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 70
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Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
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Turn left onto South Drive
1666 ft · 46 sec · South Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Babbitt.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Light Rain Likely near Babbitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Babbitt?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 Blaine and 111.7 miles from Babbitt.
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 36.8 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Light Rain Likely near Babbitt.
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 Blaine and Babbitt. Straight-line distance: 186.44 mi (300.04 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babbitt (-91.9446, 47.70853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $28.09 | $56.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.57 | $69.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
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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