How far is Blaine, MN from Olivia, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Olivia, MN is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
109.32 mi
02h 17m
Flight
89.79 mi
144.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.32 mi
Kilometers
175.94 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T10:07
Arrive Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Norwood Young America
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
54.6 mi
01h 08m
To Olivia
54.7 mi
01h 08m

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
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    43.9 mi · 55 min · US Highway 212

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
43.9 mi · 40%
US 212
41 mi · 38%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 12%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 6%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 2%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

43.9 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood Young America
01h 08m from Blaine
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Rain Showers Likely near Olivia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Norwood Young America is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Blaine and 54.7 miles from Olivia.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norwood Young America

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood Young America, 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 Norwood Young America.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Olivia. Straight-line distance: 89.79 mi (144.51 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.55
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.78 $27.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.14 $30.27
Premium $4.39 $16.95 $33.91
Diesel $4.86 $18.78 $37.55

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 Olivia. The current time is 10:07:43.

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.