How far is Fulda, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Fulda, MN to Blaine, MN is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
185.11 mi
03h 06m
Flight
146.71 mi
236.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.11 mi
Kilometers
297.9 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulda
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulda
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
North Mankato
MN

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Fulda
91.7 mi
01h 33m
To Blaine
93.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
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 Fulda and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 14 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 56 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  4. 4

    Continue on 6th Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    749 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulda 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
108 mi · 58%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 13%
MN 100
15.5 mi · 8%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 6%
MN 60 E
8.79 mi · 5%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Turn left onto State Highway 60

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Mankato
01h 33m from Fulda
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fulda 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 Fulda to Blaine?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

North Mankato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Fulda and 93.5 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Mankato

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulda and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.11 km).

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#1 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: North St Paul Avenue (-95.600215, 43.870519)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $23.31
Round trip
$46.61
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.31 $46.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.39 $28.68 $57.36
Diesel $4.86 $31.76 $63.52

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 Fulda and Blaine. The current time is 02:15:59.

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.