How far is Blaine, MN from Grand Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Grand Lake, MN is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Grand Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Grand Lake.
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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
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit right
1165 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Saginaw Road
2185 ft · 60 sec · Saginaw Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saginaw Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Grand Lake.
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 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Grand Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Grand Lake?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Blaine and 68.2 miles from Grand Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.17 one way or $34.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Grand Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
St. Cloud
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Grand Lake. Straight-line distance: 123.47 mi (198.71 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Lake
Township in St.
| Population | 2,790 |
| Coordinates | 46.8666100, -92.4679700 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Lake (-92.46797, 46.86661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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