How far is Blaine, MN from Howard Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Howard Lake, MN is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Howard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Howard Lake.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast
1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast
2863 ft · 57 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Jamison Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 17th Street Northeast
1851 ft · 29 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Continue on Jaber Avenue Northeast
2884 ft · 45 sec · Jaber Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northeast
7 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
2763 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Settlers Parkway
2800 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Howard Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MN-610
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Howard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Howard Lake?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Blaine and 28.1 miles from Howard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Howard Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Howard Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Lake (-94.07331, 45.0608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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