How far is Blaine, MN from Le Center, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Le Center, MN is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Le Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Le Center.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South
2543 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
554 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street North
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 169 Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn right onto 250th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street West
74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto 201st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Continue on 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Continue on North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Le Center.
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 100
Continue straight
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Sunny near Le Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Le Center?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Blaine and 36.2 miles from Le Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Sunny near Le Center.
Stop Ideas Near Shakopee
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 Shakopee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Le Center. Straight-line distance: 58.57 mi (94.26 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Center (-93.73023, 44.38941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
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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