How far is Blaine, MN from Virginia, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Virginia, MN is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Virginia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Virginia.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
889 ft · 26 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Virginia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Blaine and Rain Showers Likely near Virginia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Virginia?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 92.3 miles from Blaine and 92.4 miles from Virginia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Rain Showers Likely near Virginia.
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.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Virginia. Straight-line distance: 166.59 mi (268.1 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia
City in St.
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.5232600, -92.5365700 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia (-92.53657, 47.52326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
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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