How far is Hugo, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Hugo, MN to Blaine, MN is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hugo and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugo and Blaine.
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Start on Forest Boulevard North
1045 ft · 20 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Frenchman Road North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
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Turn right onto Birch Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street
36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road
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Continue on North Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
32 m · 10 sec · 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 Hugo 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.
109th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hugo and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hugo to Blaine?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Circle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Hugo and 18.3 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hugo and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Circle Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hugo and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.95 km).
#1 Hugo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,452 |
| Coordinates | 45.1599700, -92.9932700 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
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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