How far is Roseau, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Roseau, MN to Blaine, MN is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.34 mi
06h 02m
Flight
281.07 mi
452.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.07 mi
Kilometers
452.34 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.34 mi
Kilometers
575.09 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseau
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseau
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Perham
MN

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Roseau
175.7 mi
03h 01m
To Blaine
181.7 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE
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 Roseau and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    724 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 310th Street

    21.6 mi · 28 min · 310th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    40.6 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    85 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
139 mi · 39%
310th Street
21.6 mi · 6%
3rd Street East
9.56 mi · 3%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

85 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perham
03h 01m from Roseau
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Roseau 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 Roseau to Blaine?

The road trip is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Roseau and 181.7 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.01 one way or $90.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perham

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

33 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Staples

65 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Fargo

98 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseau and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 281.07 mi (452.34 km).

Roseau

#1 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue South (-95.762824, 48.84609)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.73 L · about $45.01
Round trip
$90.01
25.22 gal · 95.46 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $45.01 $90.01
Mid-grade $3.92 $49.44 $98.89
Premium $4.39 $55.38 $110.77
Diesel $4.86 $61.34 $122.67

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 Roseau and Blaine. The current time is 00:06:59.

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.