How far is Winthrop, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Winthrop, MN to Blaine, MN is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
88.54 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.95 mi
112.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.95 mi
Kilometers
112.58 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.54 mi
Kilometers
142.49 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T09:17
Arrive Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dahlgren
MN

Township in Carver County, Minnesota

From Winthrop
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To Blaine
42.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Winthrop and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street West

    2480 ft · 1 min · 4th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
53.7 mi · 61%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 15%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 7%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 3%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 2%
4th Street West
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Keep slight right

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlgren
00h 47m from Winthrop
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winthrop 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 Winthrop to Blaine?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Dahlgren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Winthrop and 42.6 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dahlgren

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

93 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 69.95 mi (112.58 km).

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#1 Winthrop

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates44.5430200, -94.3663700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street West (-94.366371, 44.543065)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.27 $24.55
Premium $4.39 $13.75 $27.49
Diesel $4.86 $15.22 $30.45

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 Winthrop and Blaine. The current time is 09:17:42.

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.