How far is Blaine, MN from Clinton, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Clinton, MN is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Clinton.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville
865 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street North
1225 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street North
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Continue on Church Street
552 ft · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 47 min · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 00h 47m
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 Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Clinton?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Regal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Blaine and 96.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Regal
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 Regal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 156.79 mi (252.33 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.95 | $59.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
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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