How far is Blaine, MN from Park Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Park Rapids, MN is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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 45m.
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.
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Park Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Park Rapids.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street North
33.8 mi · 49 min · Jefferson Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South
40 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue South
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Turn left onto 1st Street West
13 m · 1 sec · 1st Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Park Rapids.
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 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.
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 Sunny near Park Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Park Rapids?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 91 miles from Blaine and 91.2 miles from Park Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Park Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
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Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Park Rapids. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Rapids
City in Minnesota
| Population | 4,335 |
| Coordinates | 46.9221800, -95.0586300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Rapids (-95.05863, 46.92218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.17 | $50.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
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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