Blaine, MN Road Trips

Blaine, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 35 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 75 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Blaine, MN spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

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Trip Routes

70

Longest Drive

312.8 mi

Baudette, MN

Quickest Drive

16m

Brooklyn Park, MN

Plan Around Blaine, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Blaine, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Baudette, MN to Blaine, MN 312.8 mi · 6h 30m Mahnomen, MN to Blaine, MN 229.3 mi · 4h 29m Solway, MN to Blaine, MN 221.8 mi · 4h 29m Grant, MN to Blaine, MN 199.8 mi · 3h 55m

Continue From Blaine, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Blaine, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 192.8 mi · 3h 47m Blaine, MN to Grand Rapids, MN 160.5 mi · 3h 18m Blaine, MN to Cottonwood, MN 152.9 mi · 3h 17m Blaine, MN to Blue Earth, MN 151.7 mi · 2h 52m

Trips from Blaine, MN

Blaine, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

192.8 mi 3h 47m

Blaine, MN to Grand Rapids, MN

160.5 mi 3h 18m

Blaine, MN to Cottonwood, MN

152.9 mi 3h 17m

Blaine, MN to Blue Earth, MN

151.7 mi 2h 52m

Blaine, MN to Benson, MN

140.4 mi 2h 47m

Blaine, MN to Cross Lake, MN

138.9 mi 2h 59m

Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN

136.6 mi 2h 30m

Blaine, MN to Grand Lake, MN

136.4 mi 2h 34m

Blaine, MN to Cloquet, MN

125.3 mi 2h 19m

Blaine, MN to Renville, MN

120.4 mi 2h 32m

Blaine, MN to Marion, MN

108.2 mi 2h 13m

Blaine, MN to Wabasha, MN

95.2 mi 2h 9m

Blaine, MN to Atwater, MN

90.3 mi 2h 2m

Blaine, MN to Oronoco, MN

88.8 mi 1h 52m

Blaine, MN to Avon, MN

75.9 mi 1h 24m

Blaine, MN to Le Sueur, MN

70.7 mi 1h 32m

Blaine, MN to Annandale, MN

53.8 mi 1h 7m

Blaine, MN to Webster, MN

52 mi 1h 7m

Driving from Blaine, MN

Expect an average of 75 miles and about 1h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Blaine, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 193 miles (3h 47m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Blaine, MN are Detroit Lakes, MN (192.8 mi, 3h 47m), Grand Rapids, MN (160.5 mi, 3h 18m), Cottonwood, MN (152.9 mi, 3h 17m), Blue Earth, MN (151.7 mi, 2h 52m), and Benson, MN (140.4 mi, 2h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 75-mile trip from Blaine, MN, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 mapped routes leaving Blaine, MN and 35 routes heading into Blaine, MN, covering 70 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 193 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blaine, MN covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 47m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Blaine, MN runs about 75 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 75-mile trip from Blaine, MN costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Blaine, MN include Detroit Lakes, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, Cottonwood, MN and Blue Earth, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.