How far is Blaine, MN from Baudette, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Baudette, MN is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.39 mi
06h 30m
Flight
253.69 mi
408.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.69 mi
Kilometers
408.28 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.39 mi
Kilometers
502.75 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baudette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-15T08:51
Arrive Baudette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oshawa
MN

Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
156.1 mi
03h 15m
To Baudette
156.3 mi
03h 15m

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
28°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

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

  10. 10

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast

    1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1154 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 72 Northeast

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

    3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

  28. 28

    Continue on Clark Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 72

    12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  31. 31

    Continue on 51st Street Southwest

    11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
121 mi · 39%
Highway 72 Northeast
43.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 11%
State 64
28.6 mi · 9%
Voyageur Highway
26.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
253.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshawa
03h 15m from Blaine
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Patchy Fog near Baudette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oshawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Blaine and 156.3 miles from Baudette.

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

The direct path is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Patchy Fog near Baudette.

Stop Ideas Near Oshawa

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

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

RAIL

Staples

51 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

92 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Baudette. Straight-line distance: 253.69 mi (408.28 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Baudette

County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA

Population1,018
Coordinates48.7124700, -94.5999300
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Baudette (-94.59993, 48.71247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.73 L · about $39.33
Round trip
$78.66
22.04 gal · 83.46 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $39.33 $78.66
Mid-grade $3.92 $43.21 $86.42
Premium $4.39 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $4.86 $53.60 $107.20

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 Baudette. The current time is 08:51:50.

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.