How far is Wheaton, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Wheaton, MN to Blaine, MN is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
181.32 mi
02h 56m
Flight
164.25 mi
264.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.25 mi
Kilometers
264.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.32 mi
Kilometers
291.8 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sun, May 3, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Sun, May 3, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-05-03T00:50
Arrive Blaine
Sun, May 3, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
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
New Munich
MN

Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Wheaton
90.5 mi
01h 28m
To Blaine
90.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    2294 ft · 41 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    34 mi · 51 min · 2nd Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Dakota Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Viking Trail

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Viking Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 27

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

    12 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
112 mi · 62%
2nd Avenue South
34 mi · 19%
MN 610 East
13.8 mi · 8%
Viking Trail
11.1 mi · 6%
Dakota Avenue
6.71 mi · 4%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Munich
01h 28m from Wheaton
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wheaton and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

New Munich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Wheaton and 90.8 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wheaton and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near New Munich

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

81 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 164.25 mi (264.34 km).

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#1 Wheaton

Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,269
Coordinates45.8044100, -96.4992300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-96.49923, 45.804389)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.84 $45.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.39 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $4.86 $31.13 $62.26

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheaton and Blaine. The current time is 00:50:41.

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.