How far is Le Center, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Blaine, MN is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.93 mi
01h 22m
Flight
58.57 mi
94.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.57 mi
Kilometers
94.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.2 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Le Center
Mon, May 25, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Center
2026-05-24T22:37
Arrive Blaine
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Center
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From Le Center
36.4 mi
00h 41m
To Blaine
39.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on South Waterville Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Minnesota Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 11

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 360th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 32

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 201st Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 250th Street West

    1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Helena Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Helena Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard

    148 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1388 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  24. 24

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Center 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
15.5 mi · 20%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 15%
Broadway Street South
7.8 mi · 10%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 8%
Aberdeen Avenue
4.48 mi · 6%
201st Avenue
4.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Merge slight left

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
58.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 41m from Le Center
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Le Center and Patchy Fog near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Center to Blaine?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Le Center and 39.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Center and Patchy Fog near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 58.57 mi (94.26 km).

Le Center

#1 Le Center

City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,482
Coordinates44.3894100, -93.7302300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: South Waterville Avenue (-93.730279, 44.38941)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.13
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.56 $19.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.39 $11.77 $23.54
Diesel $4.86 $13.04 $26.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Center and Blaine. The current time is 22:37:18.

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.