How far is Wells, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Wells, MN to Blaine, MN is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.65 mi
02h 07m
Flight
100.74 mi
162.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.74 mi
Kilometers
162.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.16 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Return by in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells
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
Cannon City
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Wells
60.3 mi
01h 03m
To Blaine
60.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
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 Wells and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northwest

    37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 570th Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 30

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 35th Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 355th Avenue

    2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1938 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Owen Street

    1461 ft · 23 sec · North Owen Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Elysian Lake Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
53.7 mi · 45%
State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 9%
35th Street
9.37 mi · 8%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 6%
MN 36
7.69 mi · 6%
East Elysian Lake Road
6.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon City
01h 03m from Wells
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells 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 Wells to Blaine?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Cannon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Wells and 60.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cannon City

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

71 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

118 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 100.74 mi (162.12 km).

Wells

#1 Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates43.7460700, -93.7288400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northwest (-93.728835, 43.7462)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.41
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.20 $30.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.70 $33.41
Premium $4.39 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $4.86 $20.72 $41.44

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 Wells and Blaine. The current time is 03:16:44.

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.