How far is Blaine, MN from Sherburn, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Sherburn, MN is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
155.73 mi
03h 16m
Flight
127.62 mi
205.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.73 mi
Kilometers
250.63 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Sherburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Ottawa
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Blaine
77.8 mi
01h 38m
To Sherburn
77.9 mi
01h 38m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 4 South, CR 57: Sherburn

    1621 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 4

    14.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 4

  27. 27

    Continue on Broadway Avenue South

    736 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 4

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 4

  29. 29

    Continue on 70th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 70th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 4

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 4

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
104 mi · 67%
State Highway 4
18.8 mi · 12%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 10%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 4%
70th Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue straight

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
01h 38m from Blaine
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Sherburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Blaine and 77.9 miles from Sherburn.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.59 one way or $39.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Sherburn.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

88 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

113 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Sherburn. Straight-line distance: 127.62 mi (205.39 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Sherburn

City in Martin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates43.6521800, -94.7269200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Sherburn (-94.72692, 43.65218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $19.59
Round trip
$39.19
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.59 $39.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.53 $43.05
Premium $4.39 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $4.86 $26.70 $53.41

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 Sherburn. The current time is 23:34:54.

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.