How far is Buffalo, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Buffalo, MN to Blaine, MN is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Blaine.
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Start on 1st Avenue South
18 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1814 ft · 54 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2274 ft · 1 min · 5th Street Northeast
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Continue on Willems Way
1.1 km · 60 sec · Willems Way
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
1582 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast
41 m · 8 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast
1.6 km · 1 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast
32 m · 6 sec · 20th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast
2.5 mi · 3 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Continue on Fenning Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fenning Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
2873 ft · 55 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
1.6 km · 4 min · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1339 ft · 21 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
100 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Blaine.
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.
MN 610 East
Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Blaine?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Buffalo and 19 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719100, -93.8746900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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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