How far is Blaine, MN from Parkville, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Parkville, MN is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.14 mi
03h 36m
Flight
166.73 mi
268.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.73 mi
Kilometers
268.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.14 mi
Kilometers
301.18 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:19 PM CST
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Nov 7, 12:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-11-06T17:42
Arrive Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:19 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CST

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 CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:00 PM CST
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
Sturgeon Lake
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Blaine
93.6 mi
01h 48m
To Parkville
93.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
21°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35W North

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 9th Street North

    919 ft · 29 sec · 9th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Parkville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parkville Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkville Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
118 mi · 63%
MN 33
63.7 mi · 34%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 2%
Parkville Street
0.69 mi
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi
Central Avenue Northeast
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon Lake
01h 48m from Blaine
Leave By
9:46 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Clear near Parkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Blaine and 93.6 miles from Parkville.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.39 one way or $52.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Clear near Parkville.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

69 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

74 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Parkville. Straight-line distance: 166.73 mi (268.32 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

Parkville is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5310400, -92.5790700
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Parkville (-92.57907, 47.53104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
25 L · about $26.39
Round trip
$52.77
13.2 gal · 50 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $26.39 $52.77
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.55 $59.10
Premium $5.00 $33.03 $66.05
Diesel $6.12 $40.38 $80.76

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Parkville. The current time is 17:42:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.