How far is Blaine, MN from Ely, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Ely, MN is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Ely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Ely.
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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
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely
2825 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on State Highway 169
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 169
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Continue on Highway 169
28.6 mi · 40 min · Highway 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sheridan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Ely.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Blaine and Chance Light Snow near Ely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Ely?
The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Blaine and 116.8 miles from Ely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Blaine and Chance Light Snow near Ely.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Ely. Straight-line distance: 200.32 mi (322.38 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ely
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,325 |
| Coordinates | 47.9032400, -91.8670900 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ely (-91.86709, 47.90324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
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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