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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.44 mi
03h 39m
Flight
164.25 mi
264.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.25 mi
Kilometers
264.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.44 mi
Kilometers
292 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Sun, May 3, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Sun, May 3, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-03T02:16
Arrive Wheaton
Sun, May 3, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 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
New Munich
MN

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

From Blaine
90.5 mi
01h 49m
To Wheaton
90.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

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.

  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 right to continue on MN-610

    12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1542 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2294 ft · 39 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
112 mi · 62%
MN 27 West
53.3 mi · 29%
MN-610
12.8 mi · 7%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 1%
US 10 West
1.09 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Munich
01h 49m from Blaine
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

81 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 164.25 mi (264.34 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

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

Population1,269
Coordinates45.8044100, -96.4992300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Wheaton (-96.49923, 45.80441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.24 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
12.8 gal · 48.48 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Wheaton. The current time is 02:16:03.

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.