How far is Menahga, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Menahga, MN to Blaine, MN is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.07 mi
02h 57m
Flight
141.85 mi
228.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.85 mi
Kilometers
228.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.07 mi
Kilometers
273.7 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Menahga
Wed, May 13, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menahga
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive Blaine
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menahga
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
Gregory
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Menahga
84.9 mi
01h 28m
To Blaine
85.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menahga and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    17 m · 3 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menahga and Blaine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
139 mi · 82%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 13%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 4%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
MN 65
0.42 mi
Main Street West
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
01h 28m from Menahga
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menahga and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menahga to Blaine?

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Menahga and 85.1 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menahga and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Gregory

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

57 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menahga and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 141.85 mi (228.29 km).

Menahga

#1 Menahga

City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,307
Coordinates46.7538500, -95.0980800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-95.098138, 46.753932)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.83
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.41 $42.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.53 $47.05
Premium $4.39 $26.35 $52.70
Diesel $4.86 $29.18 $58.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Menahga and Blaine. The current time is 23:36:39.

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.