How far is Blaine, MN from Madison Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Madison Lake, MN is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
94.21 mi
01h 54m
Flight
71.97 mi
115.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.21 mi
Kilometers
151.62 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 7:04 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, May 30, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 7:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
47.1 mi
00h 57m
To Madison Lake
47.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Madison Lake.

  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

    64 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 60

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
64.4 mi · 68%
State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 12%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 8%
Highway 60
5.21 mi · 6%
Walnut Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

64 mi · 01h 14m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 57m from Blaine
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Madison Lake?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Blaine and 47.1 miles from Madison Lake.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Madison Lake. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.83 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Madison Lake

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,202
Coordinates44.2044100, -93.8155100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.39 $14.58 $29.16
Diesel $4.86 $16.15 $32.30

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 Madison Lake. The current time is 17:09:31.

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.