How far is Homer, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Blaine.
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Start on Homer Road
1365 ft · 39 sec · Homer Road
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Take the ramp right
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Hastings Road South
1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 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 Homer and Blaine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homer 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 Homer to Blaine?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Homer and 65.6 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Red Wing
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 Red Wing.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 114.1 mi (183.62 km).
#1 Homer
Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 44.0213500, -91.5565300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.33 | $40.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
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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