How far is Blaine, MN from Solway, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Solway, MN is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
221.64 mi
04h 30m
Flight
186.36 mi
299.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.36 mi
Kilometers
299.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.64 mi
Kilometers
356.69 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
110.7 mi
02h 15m
To Solway
110.9 mi
02h 15m

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
72°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
121 mi · 54%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
Paul Bunyan Expressway
7.68 mi · 3%
Voyageur Highway
7.68 mi · 3%
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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 15m from Blaine
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Light Rain Likely near Solway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Blaine and 110.9 miles from Solway.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Solway. Straight-line distance: 186.36 mi (299.91 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Solway

Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Solway (-95.12918, 47.51995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.61 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.82
15.64 gal · 59.22 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.91 $55.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.66 $61.32
Premium $4.39 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $4.86 $38.04 $76.07

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 Solway. The current time is 04:05:40.

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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.