How far is Blaine, MN from Taylors Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Taylors Falls, MN is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.86 mi
52.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.95 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylors Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Taylors Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Forest Lake
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
19.8 mi
00h 24m
To Taylors Falls
19.9 mi
00h 24m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Taylors Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    2682 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35W North

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Boulevard

    14.3 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    40 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    45 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bench Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Bench Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Boulevard
20.6 mi · 52%
I 35W North
12.9 mi · 33%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.51 mi · 9%
Moberg Trail
1.08 mi · 3%
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.64 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on Lake Boulevard

14.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Lake
00h 24m from Blaine
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylors Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Taylors Falls?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Blaine and 19.9 miles from Taylors Falls.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylors Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

95 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Taylors Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.86 mi (52.88 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Taylors Falls

#2 Taylors Falls

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,035
Coordinates45.4019100, -92.6524300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Taylors Falls (-92.65243, 45.40191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

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 Taylors Falls. The current time is 00:51:39.

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.