How far is Blaine, MN from Clara City, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Clara City, MN is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Clara City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Clara City.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1299 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
18.7 mi · 27 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
15.9 mi · 20 min · 195th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street South
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Clara City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clara City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Clara City?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Blaine and 61.2 miles from Clara City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clara City.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake.
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Clara City. Straight-line distance: 104.99 mi (168.97 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clara City
City in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,276 |
| Coordinates | 44.9549600, -95.3664000 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clara City (-95.3664, 44.95496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
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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