How far is Virginia, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Virginia, MN to Blaine, MN is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
187.87 mi
02h 50m
Flight
166.59 mi
268.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.59 mi
Kilometers
268.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.87 mi
Kilometers
302.35 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Virginia
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia
2026-05-12T18:23
Arrive Blaine
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia
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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Virginia
92.1 mi
01h 25m
To Blaine
95.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    889 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue

    1386 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lexington Avenue Northeast

    2622 ft · 58 sec · Lexington Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    2820 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    32 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 59%
South 2nd Avenue West
57.4 mi · 31%
I 35W
7.82 mi · 4%
109th Avenue Northeast
3.53 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.55 mi
Lexington Avenue Northeast
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 25m from Virginia
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Virginia and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Virginia and 95.7 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Virginia and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 166.59 mi (268.1 km).

Virginia

#1 Virginia

City in St.

Population8,299
Coordinates47.5232600, -92.5365700
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-92.536568, 47.523164)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.1 L · about $23.66
Round trip
$47.32
13.26 gal · 50.2 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.66 $47.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.00 $51.99
Premium $4.39 $29.12 $58.24
Diesel $4.86 $32.25 $64.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia and Blaine. The current time is 18:23:35.

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.