How far is Sunrise, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Sunrise, MN to Blaine, MN is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
43.94 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.44 mi
52.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.71 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sat, May 2, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Sunrise
Sat, May 2, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-05-02T03:18
Arrive Blaine
Sat, May 2, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
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
Wyoming
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Sunrise
20.9 mi
00h 23m
To Blaine
23.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    87 m · 13 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Street

    1104 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilcox Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Wilcox Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Keystone Avenue

    3021 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Croix Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail

    33 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue

    1386 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 47%
I 35W
7.82 mi · 18%
Saint Croix Trail
4.02 mi · 9%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 8%
Wilcox Road
2.99 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyoming
00h 23m from Sunrise
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Sunrise and 23.1 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Wyoming

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

93 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.2 km).

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#1 Sunrise

City in United States of America

Population2,120
Coordinates45.5469000, -92.8549400
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-92.854854, 45.546826)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.39 $6.81 $13.62
Diesel $4.86 $7.54 $15.08

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunrise and Blaine. The current time is 03:18:14.

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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.