How far is Blaine, MN from Vermillion, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Vermillion, MN is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.44 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.13 mi
58.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.44 mi
Kilometers
66.69 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermillion
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Vermillion
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Blaine
20.7 mi
00h 25m
To Vermillion
20.8 mi
00h 25m

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

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward CR 62 East

    43 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 190th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street West

    1906 ft · 46 sec · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 32%
US 10 East
11.5 mi · 28%
Rochester
6.63 mi · 16%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 13%
190th Street East
1.92 mi · 5%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 25m from Blaine
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vermillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Blaine and 20.8 miles from Vermillion.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vermillion.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 36.13 mi (58.14 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.21 $10.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.72 $11.45
Premium $4.39 $6.41 $12.82
Diesel $4.86 $7.10 $14.20

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 Vermillion. The current time is 07:02:33.

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.