How far is Blaine, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.66 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.71 mi
94.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.71 mi
Kilometers
94.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.66 mi
Kilometers
113.71 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 30, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-30T09:44
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From Blaine
35.3 mi
00h 46m
To Le Sueur
35.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Le Sueur.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  25. 25

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
38.9 mi · 55%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 22%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 9%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 3%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 3%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 46m from Blaine
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 35.3 miles from Blaine and 35.4 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 58.71 mi (94.49 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.77
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.89 $17.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.76 $19.53
Premium $4.39 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $4.86 $12.11 $24.22

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:44:18.

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.