How far is Tyler, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Blaine, MN is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.89 mi
03h 20m
Flight
154.86 mi
249.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.86 mi
Kilometers
249.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.89 mi
Kilometers
308.82 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibbon
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tyler
96.3 mi
01h 40m
To Blaine
95.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
30 mph SSW
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 Tyler and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
53.7 mi · 28%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 18%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 16%
State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 12%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 7%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 19

Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

31.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbon
01h 40m from Tyler
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyler 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 Tyler to Blaine?

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Tyler and 95.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibbon

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

116 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 154.86 mi (249.23 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong Street (-96.134742, 44.278299)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.63 L · about $24.16
Round trip
$48.32
13.54 gal · 51.26 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.16 $48.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.55 $53.09
Premium $4.39 $29.73 $59.47
Diesel $4.86 $32.93 $65.86

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 Tyler and Blaine. The current time is 00:16:49.

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.