How far is Blaine, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
200.21 mi
03h 59m
Flight
171.16 mi
275.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.16 mi
Kilometers
275.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.21 mi
Kilometers
322.21 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-12T18:58
Arrive Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
Moose Lake
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
100 mi
01h 59m
To Hoyt Lakes
100.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Hoyt Lakes.

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 135

    11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway 100

    1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100

  17. 17

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  21. 21

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
118 mi · 59%
MN 33
55.7 mi · 28%
State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 6%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 2%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.85 mi · 1%
Highway 110
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moose Lake
01h 59m from Blaine
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Hoyt Lakes?

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Moose Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Blaine and 100.2 miles from Hoyt Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.20 one way or $50.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Moose Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

60 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

66 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 171.16 mi (275.46 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Hoyt Lakes

#2 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.74 L · about $25.20
Round trip
$50.39
14.12 gal · 53.48 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.20 $50.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.68 $55.36
Premium $4.39 $31.01 $62.02
Diesel $4.86 $34.34 $68.68

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Hoyt Lakes. The current time is 18:58:47.

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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.