How far is Royalton, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Blaine, MN is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.42 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.04 mi
111.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.04 mi
Kilometers
111.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.65 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Royalton
39.5 mi
00h 42m
To Blaine
42.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royalton 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
60.5 mi · 73%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 2%
MN 65
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 42m from Royalton
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Royalton and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Royalton to Blaine?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Royalton and 42.9 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royalton and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.39
Round trip
$20.77
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.39 $20.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.39 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $4.86 $14.15 $28.31

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 Royalton and Blaine. The current time is 21:59:44.

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.