How far is Blaine, MN from Rockford, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Rockford, MN is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Rockford.
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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 right to continue on MN-610
11.2 mi · 13 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Grove Parkway
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 30
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 30
6.2 mi · 11 min · County Road 30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 19
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto County Road 50
2679 ft · 54 sec · County Road 50
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Continue on Rebecca Park Trail
4.2 mi · 7 min · Rebecca Park Trail
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Continue on Bridge Street
1199 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Rockford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MN-610
Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Rockford?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Blaine and 15.2 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Osseo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osseo.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,377 |
| Coordinates | 45.0883000, -93.7344100 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockford (-93.73441, 45.0883)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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