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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.09 mi
03h 45m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.09 mi
Kilometers
293.04 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
91 mi
01h 52m
To Park Rapids
91.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSE

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.

  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

    38 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street North

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Jefferson Street North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South

    40 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue South

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street West

    13 m · 1 sec · 1st Street West

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
137 mi · 75%
Jefferson Street North
33.8 mi · 19%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 1%
Park Avenue South
1.04 mi · 1%
1st Street West
0.01 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 52m from Blaine
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Park Rapids. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Park Rapids

#2 Park Rapids

City in Minnesota

Population4,335
Coordinates46.9221800, -95.0586300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Park Rapids (-95.05863, 46.92218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.83
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Park Rapids. The current time is 23:20:59.

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.