How far is Blaine, MN from Chatfield, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Chatfield, MN is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
119.45 mi
02h 27m
Flight
104.47 mi
168.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.47 mi
Kilometers
168.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.45 mi
Kilometers
192.23 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, May 3, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-03T03:00
Arrive Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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

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
Dennison
MN

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
59.7 mi
01h 13m
To Chatfield
59.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.5 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    12 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
55.6 mi · 47%
Rochester
21 mi · 18%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 11%
US 10 East
11.5 mi · 10%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 5%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

38.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
01h 13m from Blaine
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Blaine and 59.8 miles from Chatfield.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

118 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Chatfield. Straight-line distance: 104.47 mi (168.13 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Chatfield

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates43.8455200, -92.1890500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Chatfield (-92.18905, 43.84552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.96 L · about $15.06
Round trip
$30.12
8.44 gal · 31.92 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.06 $30.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.55 $33.09
Premium $4.39 $18.53 $37.07
Diesel $4.86 $20.53 $41.05

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Chatfield. The current time is 03:00:35.

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.