How far is Blaine, MN from Montevideo, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Montevideo, MN is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.46 mi
03h 05m
Flight
122.03 mi
196.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.03 mi
Kilometers
196.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.46 mi
Kilometers
224.44 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montevideo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Montevideo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hutchinson
MN

City in Minnesota

From Blaine
69.6 mi
01h 32m
To Montevideo
69.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    1299 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    18.7 mi · 27 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    50.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue

    47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue

    33.4 mi · 43 min · 195th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Benson Road

    1050 ft · 34 sec · Benson Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Eureka Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
86.7 mi · 62%
195th Avenue
33.5 mi · 24%
MN 100
10.1 mi · 7%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 5%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 2%
MN 7 West
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Minnesota State Highway 7

Exit the roundabout

50.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchinson
01h 32m from Blaine
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Montevideo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Blaine and 69.9 miles from Montevideo.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Montevideo.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

94 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Montevideo. Straight-line distance: 122.03 mi (196.39 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Montevideo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population5,027
Coordinates44.9480300, -95.7170100
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Montevideo (-95.71701, 44.94803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.63 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.84 gal · 37.26 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.29 $38.58
Premium $4.39 $21.61 $43.22
Diesel $4.86 $23.93 $47.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Montevideo. The current time is 09:03:09.

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.