How far is Blaine, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
126.92 mi
02h 38m
Flight
101.7 mi
163.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.25 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Sartell
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To East Gull Lake
63.5 mi
01h 19m

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
47°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 East Gull Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and East Gull Lake.

  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 left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive

    134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and East Gull Lake.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
122 mi · 96%
County Road 125
2.01 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 1%
Gull Lake Dam Road
1.27 mi · 1%
East Gull Lake Drive
0.3 mi
Pike Bay Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sartell
01h 19m from Blaine
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to East Gull Lake?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Sartell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Blaine and 63.5 miles from East Gull Lake.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near East Gull Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Sartell

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

8 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

93 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

108 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 101.7 mi (163.67 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
East Gull Lake

#2 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.57 $35.13
Premium $4.39 $19.68 $39.35
Diesel $4.86 $21.79 $43.58

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 East Gull Lake. The current time is 01:41:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.