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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.1 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.77 mi
18.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.77 mi
Kilometers
18.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42.01 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sat, May 2, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Hugo
Sat, May 2, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hugo
2026-05-02T21:36
Arrive Blaine
Sat, May 2, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hugo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Circle Pines
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Hugo
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Blaine
18.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Boulevard North

    1045 ft · 20 sec · Forest Boulevard North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frenchman Road North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birch Street
3.56 mi · 14%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 7%
Frenchman Road North
1.41 mi · 5%
North Road
1.33 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Circle Pines
00h 13m from Hugo
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Circle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circle Pines.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

21 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

101 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hugo and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.95 km).

Hugo

#1 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Boulevard North (-92.993251, 45.159932)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.57
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hugo and Blaine. The current time is 21:36:24.

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.