How far is Blaine, MN from Hibbing, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
175.99 mi
03h 40m
Flight
157.23 mi
253.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.23 mi
Kilometers
253.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.99 mi
Kilometers
283.23 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
88 mi
01h 50m
To Hibbing
88 mi
01h 50m

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
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    104 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    632 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · West 42nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 32 sec · East Howard Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
104 mi · 59%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 31%
1st Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
East Highway 210
1.18 mi · 1%
East Howard Street
0.19 mi
West 42nd Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Start on Central Avenue Northeast

104 mi · 02h 08m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 50m from Blaine
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Blaine and 88 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 157.23 mi (253.04 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.33
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.16 $44.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.35 $48.70
Premium $4.39 $27.27 $54.55
Diesel $4.86 $30.21 $60.41

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 Hibbing. The current time is 04:36:08.

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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.