How far is Blaine, MN from Silver Creek, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Silver Creek, MN is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Silver Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Silver Creek.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto I 35W North
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 61
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 61
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Turn left onto Loop Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Loop Road
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Continue on Township Road 613
1 km · 2 min · Township Road 613
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Turn straight onto Highway 3
2.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Silver Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
127 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Silver Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Silver Creek?
The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Blaine and 88.6 miles from Silver Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Silver Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Willow River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Silver Creek. Straight-line distance: 155.88 mi (250.86 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Creek
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 47.1124300, -91.6012900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Creek (-91.60129, 47.11243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
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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