How far is Blaine, MN from Pine City, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Pine City, MN is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.22 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.74 mi
76.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.74 mi
Kilometers
76.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.22 mi
Kilometers
90.47 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T10:12
Arrive Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Stacy
MN

City

From Blaine
28.1 mi
00h 32m
To Pine City
28.1 mi
00h 32m

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

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Pine City.

  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

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, I 35 Business: Pine City

    945 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
50.1 mi · 89%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 6%
Hillside Avenue Southwest
0.64 mi · 1%
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.52 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Keep slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacy
00h 32m from Blaine
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Pine City?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Blaine and 28.1 miles from Pine City.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Stop Ideas Near Stacy

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

51 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Pine City

#2 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.13
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.07 $14.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.76 $15.53
Premium $4.39 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $4.86 $9.63 $19.26

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 Pine City. The current time is 10:12:48.

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.