How far is Blaine, MN from Cold Spring, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Cold Spring, MN is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
74.27 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.49 mi
98.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.27 mi
Kilometers
119.52 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cold Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Cold Spring
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Blaine
37.1 mi
00h 41m
To Cold Spring
37.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Cold Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

    865 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    2880 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
48.6 mi · 65%
MN-610
12.8 mi · 17%
MN 23 West
9.44 mi · 13%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 2%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 1%
Main Street East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 41m from Blaine
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Cold Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Cold Spring?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Blaine and 37.2 miles from Cold Spring.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Cold Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Cold Spring. Straight-line distance: 61.49 mi (98.96 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Cold Spring

#2 Cold Spring

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,350
Coordinates45.4558000, -94.4288800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Cold Spring (-94.42888, 45.4558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.27 $20.55
Premium $4.39 $11.51 $23.01
Diesel $4.86 $12.74 $25.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Cold Spring. The current time is 06:51:29.

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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.