How far is Blaine, MN from International Falls, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to International Falls, MN is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and International Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and International Falls.
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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
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
100.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and International Falls.
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 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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow near International Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to International Falls?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Culver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Blaine and 142.2 miles from International Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow near International Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Culver
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 Culver.
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and International Falls. Straight-line distance: 237.84 mi (382.77 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 International Falls
City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 48.6010500, -93.4109800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: International Falls (-93.41098, 48.60105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $44.05 | $88.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $48.79 | $97.57 |
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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