How far is Blaine, MN from Redby, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Redby, MN is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.91 mi
05h 19m
Flight
204.01 mi
328.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.01 mi
Kilometers
328.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.91 mi
Kilometers
389.32 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redby
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Wed, May 13, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Redby
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Blaine
120.9 mi
02h 39m
To Redby
121 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  10. 10

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    117 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  25. 25

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Reservation Highway 18

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Reservation Hwy 40

    3 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
121 mi · 50%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
Irvine Avenue Northwest
15 mi · 6%
Voyageur Highway
5.88 mi · 2%
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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
204 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
02h 39m from Blaine
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Redby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Blaine and 121 miles from Redby.

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

The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.48 one way or $60.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Redby.

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Redby. Straight-line distance: 204.01 mi (328.33 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Redby

City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,334
Coordinates47.8785700, -94.9130500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Redby (-94.91305, 47.87857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.31 L · about $30.48
Round trip
$60.96
17.08 gal · 64.62 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.48 $60.96
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.49 $66.97
Premium $4.39 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $4.86 $41.54 $83.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Redby. The current time is 20:49:26.

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.