How far is Blaine, MN from Nevis, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Nevis, MN is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
177.49 mi
03h 37m
Flight
146.49 mi
235.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.49 mi
Kilometers
235.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.49 mi
Kilometers
285.65 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Nevis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Blaine
88.7 mi
01h 48m
To Nevis
88.8 mi
01h 48m

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
73°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  10. 10

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 18

    30 m · 4 sec · County Road 18

  14. 14

    Turn right

    41 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
121 mi · 68%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 19%
State 64
13.1 mi · 7%
Broadway Street East
6.12 mi · 3%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 1%
Marie Avenue Southeast
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 46m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 48m from Blaine
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Chance Light Rain near Nevis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Blaine and 88.8 miles from Nevis.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:46 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Chance Light Rain near Nevis.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Nevis. Straight-line distance: 146.49 mi (235.75 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota

Population1,046
Coordinates46.9652400, -94.8394600
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Nevis (-94.83946, 46.96524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.71 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
12.52 gal · 47.42 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Nevis. The current time is 02:17:15.

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.