How far is Howard Lake, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Howard Lake, MN to Blaine, MN is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard Lake and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Lake and Blaine.
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Start on 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway
2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
2806 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
41 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
1297 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1282 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
7.4 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Beebe Lake Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beebe Lake Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
100 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 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 Howard Lake 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.
MN 610 East
Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Howard Lake 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 Howard Lake to Blaine?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Howard Lake and 21.4 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Howard Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard Lake and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).
#1 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
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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