How far is Blaine, MN from Minneota, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Minneota, MN is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Minneota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Minneota.
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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
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 23/67
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23/67
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Turn right onto 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on East Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Minneota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 212
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
71.8 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Minneota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Minneota?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Buffalo Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Blaine and 88.9 miles from Minneota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Minneota.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo Lake
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 Buffalo Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.89 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
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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