How far is Redby, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Redby, MN to Blaine, MN is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204 miles (328.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redby and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redby and Blaine.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40
3 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18
3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18
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Continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast
9.4 mi · 23 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast
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Continue on County Road 15
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest
7.8 mi · 12 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp right
1959 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
2242 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 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 Redby and Blaine.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Redby and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redby to Blaine?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Redby and 127.8 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204 miles (328.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Redby and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Motley
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 Motley.
Staples
St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redby and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 204.01 mi (328.33 km).
#1 Redby
City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,334 |
| Coordinates | 47.8785700, -94.9130500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $34.43 | $68.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.56 | $77.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $42.71 | $85.41 |
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 13, 2026
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