How far is Blaine, MN from Hermantown, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
140.67 mi
02h 37m
Flight
123.39 mi
198.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.39 mi
Kilometers
198.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.67 mi
Kilometers
226.39 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermantown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Hermantown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Blaine
70.3 mi
01h 18m
To Hermantown
70.3 mi
01h 18m

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
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35W North

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ugstad Road

    80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
127 mi · 90%
Midway Road
6.9 mi · 5%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 2%
Maple Grove Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi
Central Avenue Northeast
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 18m from Blaine
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Rain Showers Likely near Hermantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 70.3 miles from Blaine and 70.3 miles from Hermantown.

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

The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 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 $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Rain Showers Likely near Hermantown.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.57 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Hermantown

#2 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.79 L · about $17.70
Round trip
$35.40
9.92 gal · 37.58 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.70 $35.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.45 $38.90
Premium $4.39 $21.78 $43.57
Diesel $4.86 $24.13 $48.25

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 Hermantown. The current time is 03:10:39.

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.