How far is Park Rapids, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Park Rapids, MN to Blaine, MN is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.36 mi
03h 06m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.36 mi
Kilometers
293.48 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Park Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Rapids
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Park Rapids
91.1 mi
01h 33m
To Blaine
91.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Rapids and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street West

    13 m · 5 sec · 1st Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South

    38 m · 2 sec · Park Avenue South

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South

    33.8 mi · 49 min · Park Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Rapids 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
139 mi · 76%
Park Avenue South
34.8 mi · 19%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
MN 65
0.42 mi
1st 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 33m from Park Rapids
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Rapids and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Rapids to Blaine?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Park Rapids and 91.3 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Rapids and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Rapids and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 km).

Park Rapids

#1 Park Rapids

City in Minnesota

Population4,335
Coordinates46.9221800, -95.0586300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street West (-95.05863, 46.922164)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.97
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.98 $45.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.25 $50.50
Premium $4.39 $28.28 $56.57
Diesel $4.86 $31.32 $62.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Rapids and Blaine. The current time is 20:18:15.

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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.