How far is Hibbing, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Blaine, MN is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
199.27 mi
03h 07m
Flight
157.23 mi
253.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.23 mi
Kilometers
253.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.27 mi
Kilometers
320.69 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hibbing
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hibbing
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Hibbing
87.9 mi
01h 33m
To Blaine
111.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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 Hibbing and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 11 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 37 sec · East Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    672 ft · 13 sec · West 41st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South, MN 73 South

    924 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 169 West

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 169 West

  7. 7

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hibbing 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
104 mi · 52%
Highway 169 West
49.5 mi · 25%
1st Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
West Highway 210
1.11 mi · 1%
East Howard Street
0.19 mi
US 169 South
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 33m from Hibbing
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hibbing 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 Hibbing to Blaine?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Hibbing and 111.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.09 one way or $50.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 157.23 mi (253.04 km).

Hibbing

#1 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue East (-92.937892, 47.427146)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $25.09
Round trip
$50.18
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.09 $50.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.56 $55.13
Premium $4.39 $30.88 $61.75
Diesel $4.86 $34.19 $68.39

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 Hibbing and Blaine. The current time is 00:07:53.

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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.