How far is Blaine, MN from Chisholm, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Chisholm, MN is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.4 mi
03h 47m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.29 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.4 mi
Kilometers
293.54 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chisholm
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Chisholm
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glen
MN

Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota

From Blaine
91.2 mi
01h 53m
To Chisholm
91.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    104 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Beltline

    61 m · 3 sec · East Beltline

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline

    6.6 mi · 8 min · East Beltline

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2562 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    45 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lake Street

    899 ft · 30 sec · West Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    20 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
104 mi · 57%
State Highway 65
54.7 mi · 30%
East Beltline
7.13 mi · 4%
East Highway 210
1.18 mi · 1%
State Highway 73
0.65 mi
West Lake Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Start on Central Avenue Northeast

104 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen
01h 53m from Blaine
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Chisholm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Blaine and 91.2 miles from Chisholm.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Chisholm.

Stop Ideas Near Glen

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

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

RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

107 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

113 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

118 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.29 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Chisholm

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,803
Coordinates47.4891000, -92.8838000
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Chisholm (-92.8838, 47.4891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.97
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.98 $45.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.25 $50.50
Premium $4.39 $28.28 $56.57
Diesel $4.86 $31.32 $62.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Chisholm. The current time is 03:54:31.

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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.