How far is Blaine, MN from Cormorant, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.26 mi
03h 57m
Flight
173.93 mi
279.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.93 mi
Kilometers
279.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.26 mi
Kilometers
335.16 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sauk Centre
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA

From Blaine
104 mi
01h 58m
To Cormorant
104.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Cormorant.

  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

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Head Lake Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Head Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
162 mi · 78%
US 59 North
16.7 mi · 8%
MN-610
12.8 mi · 6%
Head Lake Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

150 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Centre
01h 58m from Blaine
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Chance Light Rain near Cormorant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Cormorant?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Blaine and 104.3 miles from Cormorant.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Chance Light Rain near Cormorant.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.91 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.82 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.46
14.7 gal · 55.64 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.23 $52.46
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.82 $57.64
Premium $4.39 $32.28 $64.56
Diesel $4.86 $35.75 $71.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Cormorant. The current time is 09:50:51.

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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.