How far is Blaine, MN from Wheaton, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Wheaton, MN is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Wheaton.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1542 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto Broadway
2294 ft · 39 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
99.3 mi · 01h 46m
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 Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
New Munich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Blaine and 90.9 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near New Munich
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 New Munich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 164.25 mi (264.34 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 45.8044100, -96.4992300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheaton (-96.49923, 45.80441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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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