How far is Glenwood, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Glenwood, MN to Blaine, MN is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
125.44 mi
02h 00m
Flight
109.86 mi
176.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.86 mi
Kilometers
176.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.44 mi
Kilometers
201.88 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-16T01:28
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Luxemburg
MN

Township in Stearns County, Minnesota

From Glenwood
62.6 mi
01h 00m
To Blaine
62.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    23.5 mi · 35 min · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1183 ft · 27 sec · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: St. Cloud

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
85.6 mi · 68%
Minnesota Avenue East
23.5 mi · 19%
MN 610 East
13.8 mi · 11%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 2%
MN 65
0.42 mi
Main Street South
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 31m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luxemburg
01h 00m from Glenwood
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Luxemburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Glenwood and 62.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Luxemburg

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

15 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

99 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 109.86 mi (176.8 km).

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#1 Glenwood

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates45.6502400, -95.3897600
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue East (-95.38976, 45.650238)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.62
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.81 $31.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.37 $34.74
Premium $4.39 $19.46 $38.91
Diesel $4.86 $21.55 $43.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenwood and Blaine. The current time is 01:28:08.

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.