How far is Pipestone, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Pipestone, MN to Blaine, MN is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
212.73 mi
03h 41m
Flight
171.57 mi
276.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.57 mi
Kilometers
276.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.73 mi
Kilometers
342.36 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Return by in Pipestone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pipestone
2026-04-23T04:48
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pipestone
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
Fairfax
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Pipestone
104.7 mi
01h 50m
To Blaine
108.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
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 Pipestone and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast

    873 ft · 12 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    44.3 mi · 56 min · State Highway 23

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pipestone 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
53.7 mi · 25%
State Highway 23
44.3 mi · 21%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 16%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 15%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 6%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23

Turn right onto State Highway 23

44.3 mi · 00h 56m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
01h 50m from Pipestone
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pipestone 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 Pipestone to Blaine?

The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Pipestone and 108.1 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.80 one way or $53.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pipestone and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blaine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pipestone and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 171.57 mi (276.11 km).

Pipestone

#1 Pipestone

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates44.0005300, -96.3175300
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street East (-96.31753, 44.000505)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.42 L · about $26.80
Round trip
$53.61
15.02 gal · 56.84 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.80 $53.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.45 $58.89
Premium $4.39 $32.98 $65.97
Diesel $4.86 $36.53 $73.06

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 Pipestone and Blaine. The current time is 04:48:10.

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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.