How far is Coleraine, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Coleraine, MN to Blaine, MN is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.87 mi
02h 49m
Flight
147.32 mi
237.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.32 mi
Kilometers
237.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.87 mi
Kilometers
260.5 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sat, May 2, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Coleraine
Sat, May 2, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleraine
2026-05-02T08:08
Arrive Blaine
Sat, May 2, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleraine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McGrath
MN

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

From Coleraine
82.7 mi
01h 24m
To Blaine
79.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gayley Avenue

    12 m · 9 sec · Gayley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kerr Avenue

    98 m · 17 sec · Kerr Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    111 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Corey Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Corey Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

    1445 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto La Prairie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · La Prairie Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 476

    1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 433

    1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433

  11. 11

    Turn right

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
104 mi · 64%
Corey Street
4.96 mi · 3%
County Road 433
1.21 mi · 1%
West Highway 210
1.11 mi · 1%
La Prairie Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
County Road 476
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 24m from Coleraine
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coleraine and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Coleraine and 79.2 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coleraine and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleraine and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 147.32 mi (237.09 km).

Coleraine

#1 Coleraine

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,972
Coordinates47.2888300, -93.4277100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Gayley Avenue (-93.427705, 47.28883)
End: 105th Avenue Northeast (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.76
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.38 $40.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.39 $44.78
Premium $4.39 $25.08 $50.16
Diesel $4.86 $27.77 $55.55

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Coleraine and Blaine. The current time is 08:08:23.

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.