Road Trips from Blaine, MN
Planning a trip from Blaine, MN? You've got options for quick escapes and longer hauls. Most routes are under three hours and mostly highway, with flat terrain throughout. There are a few destinations with parks nearby, making them good for a day trip if you want to stretch your legs. For a longer drive, consider heading south towards Blue Earth or Cottonwood.
Total Routes
46
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
22
Under 2 hours
27 total in this range
New Prague, MN
1h 16m57.3 mi one way
Cedar Lake, MN
1h 5m47.7 mi one way
A bit further than Chanhassen at 47.7 miles, this route offers a mix of highway and surface roads. It's still under 1.5 hours, making it a feasible day trip. There are no parks directly nearby on this route, so plan activities accordingly.
Howard Lake, MN
1h 16m56.1 mi one way
New Hope, MN
23m15 mi one way
Watertown, MN
1h 1m43 mi one way
Full-day getaway
13 total in this range
Eveleth, MN
3h 26m179.6 mi one way
Granite Falls, MN
2h 56m137.5 mi one way
Wells, MN
2h 32m120.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip or a potential overnight (though not recommended), Wells is 120.6 miles and takes 2.5 hours. It boasts the highest drive score of 9 and includes nearby parks, offering a more involved excursion than closer options.
Rochester, MN
2h 4m99.1 mi one way
Blue Earth, MN
2h 52m151.7 mi one way
This is one of your longest options at 151.7 miles, taking nearly 3 hours. It's a mostly highway drive with a score of 8. No parks are noted nearby, and it's not recommended for an overnight stay, suggesting a full day's commitment.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
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Tyler, MN
4h 7m192.4 mi one way
New Prague, MN
1h 16m57.3 mi one way
Cedar Lake, MN
1h 5m47.7 mi one way
Howard Lake, MN
1h 16m56.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and options featuring nearby parks, spring drives offer opportunities to enjoy emerging greenery on day trips.
Summer
The highway-focused routes are ideal for summer day trips, with several options including parks for outdoor enjoyment.
Fall
Consider the routes with parks for fall color viewing, as the terrain remains consistently flat across all destinations.
Winter
Most routes are primarily highway and flat, making them accessible for winter day trips, though park access may be limited.
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