How far is Sartell, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Blaine, MN is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.75 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.91 mi
91.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.75 mi
Kilometers
104.2 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sartell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sartell
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sartell
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
Big Lake
MN

City in Texas, USA

From Sartell
32 mi
00h 36m
To Blaine
32.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Sartell and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North

    2086 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 78

    140 m · 13 sec · County Road 78

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    892 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street South

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street Northeast

    1096 ft · 32 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    2193 ft · 44 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on North Benton Drive

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Benton Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sartell 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Benton Drive
60.2 mi · 93%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 3%
MN 65
0.42 mi · 1%
1st Avenue Northeast
0.42 mi · 1%
Riverside Avenue North
0.4 mi · 1%
1st Street Northeast
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

North Benton Drive

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Lake
00h 36m from Sartell
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Sartell and 32.7 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Big Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

41 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 56.91 mi (91.58 km).

Sartell

#1 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.35
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.17 $16.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.98 $17.96
Premium $4.39 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.86 $11.14 $22.28

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 Sartell and Blaine. The current time is 22:38:26.

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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.