How far is Elmdale, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Elmdale, MN to Blaine, MN is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmdale and Blaine.
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Start on State Highway 238
4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto Nature Road
5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road
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Continue on West Centre Street
1537 ft · 46 sec · West Centre Street
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Turn right
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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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 Elmdale and Blaine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Centre Street
Keep slight left
57.7 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmdale and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmdale to Blaine?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Elmdale and 48.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmdale and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake
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 Clear Lake.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmdale and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 76.6 mi (123.28 km).
#1 Elmdale
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 45.8333000, -94.4925100 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
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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