How far is Pine City, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Blaine, MN is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
59.49 mi
00h 55m
Flight
47.74 mi
76.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.74 mi
Kilometers
76.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.49 mi
Kilometers
95.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine City
2026-04-23T08:41
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stacy
MN

City

From Pine City
28.1 mi
00h 27m
To Blaine
31.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue

    1386 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
42.1 mi · 71%
I 35W
7.82 mi · 13%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 6%
Hillside Avenue Southwest
0.75 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.55 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacy
00h 27m from Pine City
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pine City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Blaine?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Pine City and 31.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pine City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Stacy

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

51 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 km).

Pine City

#1 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street Southeast (-92.968837, 45.826074)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $7.49
Round trip
$14.99
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.49 $14.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.23 $16.47
Premium $4.39 $9.22 $18.45
Diesel $4.86 $10.21 $20.43

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 Pine City and Blaine. The current time is 08:41:26.

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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.