How far is Blaine, MN from Columbus, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Columbus, MN is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Columbus.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto I 35W North
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 23
971 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast
5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Kettle River Boulevard Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kettle River Boulevard Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kettle River Boulevard Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lake Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast
5.46 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Columbus?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Blaine and 7.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes
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 Lino Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,211 |
| Coordinates | 45.2652200, -93.0501500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-93.05015, 45.26522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
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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