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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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 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
104 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Beltline
61 m · 3 sec · East Beltline
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline
6.6 mi · 8 min · East Beltline
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Take the exit slight right
2562 ft · 51 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
45 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on West Lake Street
899 ft · 30 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.29 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chisholm (-92.8838, 47.4891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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