How far is Cormorant, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Blaine, MN is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
207.43 mi
03h 18m
Flight
173.93 mi
279.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.93 mi
Kilometers
279.91 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.43 mi
Kilometers
333.82 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cormorant
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cormorant
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
Sauk Centre
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA

From Cormorant
104.1 mi
01h 39m
To Blaine
103.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    110.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
165 mi · 79%
MN 610 East
13.8 mi · 7%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 7%
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

111 mi · 01h 59m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Centre
01h 39m from Cormorant
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cormorant 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 Cormorant to Blaine?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Cormorant and 103.3 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cormorant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 173.93 mi (279.91 km).

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#1 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 5 (-96.065658, 46.730414)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.25
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.13 $52.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.70 $57.40
Premium $4.39 $32.15 $64.30
Diesel $4.86 $35.60 $71.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cormorant and Blaine. The current time is 04:59:45.

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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.