How far is Blaine, MN from Lakeland, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Lakeland, MN is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.23 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.91 mi
43.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.7 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, May 30, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Lakeland
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Blaine
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Lakeland
17.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    15.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 5th Street North

    73 m · 5 sec · 5th Street North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street North

    1392 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Quinnell Avenue North

    11 m · 2 sec · Quinnell Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quinnell Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
26.8 mi · 76%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 16%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 5%
Saint Croix Trail North
0.46 mi · 1%
5th Street North
0.31 mi · 1%
MN 95 North
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

15.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 22m from Blaine
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Lakeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Blaine and 17.6 miles from Lakeland.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Lakeland.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Lakeland

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates44.9563600, -92.7657600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Lakeland (-92.76576, 44.95636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.85
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.43 $8.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.39 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $4.86 $6.03 $12.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Lakeland. The current time is 11:20:46.

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.