How far is Pequot Lakes, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Pequot Lakes, MN to Blaine, MN is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.85 mi
02h 24m
Flight
112.25 mi
180.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.25 mi
Kilometers
180.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.85 mi
Kilometers
233.12 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, May 14, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pequot Lakes
Thu, May 14, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequot Lakes
2026-05-14T05:43
Arrive Blaine
Thu, May 14, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequot Lakes
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
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Pequot Lakes
69 mi
01h 12m
To Blaine
75.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pequot Lakes and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 112

    16 m · 6 sec · County Road 112

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old MN 371

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old MN 371

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    593 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequot Lakes 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old MN 371
136 mi · 94%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
MN 65
0.42 mi
Main Street
0.19 mi
County Road 112
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Old MN 371

Keep slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 12m from Pequot Lakes
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Pequot Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pequot Lakes to Blaine?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Pequot Lakes and 75.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.24 one way or $36.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Pequot Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Watab

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequot Lakes and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 112.25 mi (180.65 km).

Pequot Lakes

#1 Pequot Lakes

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,305
Coordinates46.6030200, -94.3094400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 112 (-94.309599, 46.603022)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $18.24
Round trip
$36.48
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.24 $36.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.04 $40.07
Premium $4.39 $22.44 $44.89
Diesel $4.86 $24.86 $49.71

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequot Lakes and Blaine. The current time is 05:43:04.

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.