How far is Foley, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Foley, MN to Blaine, MN is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
62.73 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.78 mi
76.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.73 mi
Kilometers
100.95 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Foley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Zimmerman
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Foley
31.3 mi
00h 33m
To Blaine
31.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Foley and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue North

    2089 ft · 57 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  2. 2

    Continue on 65th Street Northeast

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 65th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 80th Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · 80th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 169

    143 m · 6 sec · US Highway 169

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  6. 6

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
26.6 mi · 42%
US 10 East
20 mi · 32%
65th Street Northeast
6.92 mi · 11%
80th Street
6.41 mi · 10%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 3%
MN 65
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

26.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zimmerman
00h 33m from Foley
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Foley 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 Foley to Blaine?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Zimmerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Foley and 31.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Foley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Zimmerman

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

46 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 47.78 mi (76.9 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue North (-93.909812, 45.664645)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.67 $17.33
Premium $4.39 $9.71 $19.41
Diesel $4.86 $10.75 $21.50

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 Foley and Blaine. The current time is 02:24:23.

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.