How far is Warroad, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Warroad, MN to Blaine, MN is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
332.39 mi
05h 53m
Flight
276.6 mi
445.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.6 mi
Kilometers
445.15 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.39 mi
Kilometers
534.93 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Warroad
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warroad
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warroad
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
Akeley
MN

Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota

From Warroad
174.6 mi
02h 56m
To Blaine
157.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE
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 Warroad and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street Northeast

    1419 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Avenue

    35 mi · 45 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street West

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest

    11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 72

    12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Clark Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

    3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    709 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72

  14. 14

    Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast

    1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
60.8 mi · 18%
Highway 72 Northeast
43.2 mi · 13%
State Avenue
35 mi · 11%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 10%
State 64
28.6 mi · 9%
Voyageur Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
276.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akeley
02h 56m from Warroad
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Warroad 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 Warroad to Blaine?

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Akeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.6 miles from Warroad and 157.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Akeley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

72 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

87 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warroad and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 276.6 mi (445.15 km).

Warroad

#1 Warroad

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,792
Coordinates48.9052700, -95.3144000
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street Northeast (-95.314404, 48.90517)
End: 105th Avenue Northeast (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.4 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.73
23.46 gal · 88.8 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $41.86 $83.73
Mid-grade $3.92 $45.99 $91.99
Premium $4.39 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $4.86 $57.05 $114.11

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 Warroad and Blaine. The current time is 03:16:48.

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.