How far is Olmsted County, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Blaine, MN is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Blaine.
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Start on the route
548 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1178 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
42 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 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 Olmsted County and Blaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
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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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Olmsted County and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Blaine?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Olmsted County and 50.2 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Olmsted County and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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 Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 89.84 mi (144.59 km).
#1 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
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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