Blaine to Tyler is 192.4 miles and takes about 4h 7m via US 212, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a single-day trip that offers a straightforward path between two points. You'll experience a mix of road types, making it a practical option for a quick transit or a leisurely cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.2 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 212
41 mi
48m
West Bridge Street
35.1 mi
44m
280th Street
31.2 mi
42m
State Highway 23
22.3 mi
28m
MN 100
13 mi
16m
US Highway 212
12.8 mi
15m
State Highway 15
12.6 mi
15m
US 71
6.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 41 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Tyler, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft·8 sec·Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
6.3 mi·8 min·Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MN 65
300 ft·5 sec·Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 694 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 694
1.8 mi·2 min·I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 35AToward MN 100Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MN 100
13 mi·16 min·MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward MN 62 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MN 62
1.7 mi·2 min·Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 212
4.6 mi·5 min·US 212
Exit 106AToward US 212Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 212
36 mi·43 min·US 212
Use the slight left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 212
145 ft·2 sec·US Highway 212
13
Continue on US 212
13 mi·15 min·US Highway 212
14
Turn left onto MN 15
13 mi·15 min·State Highway 15
15
Turn right onto MN 19
31 mi·42 min·280th Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
6.6 mi·9 min·US 71
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on MN 19
35 mi·44 min·West Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on MN 19; MN 68
0.5 mi·51 sec·East College Drive
19
Turn left onto MN 23
22 mi·28 min·State Highway 23
20
Take the exit onto US 14/MN 23
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 14/MN 23
21
Turn right onto US 14
0.2 mi·13 sec·US Highway 14
22
Continue on US 14
0.5 mi·40 sec·Garfield Street
23
Continue on US 14
4.4 mi·5 min·US Highway 14
24
Turn right onto CR 7
0.4 mi·1 min·South Tyler Street
25
Continue on CR 7
0.2 mi·24 sec·Strong Street
26
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 7m drive time, starting your trip in Blaine, MN, after morning rush hour should allow you to reach Tyler, MN, with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $30 for the 192.4 miles, and consider filling up before you hit the longest stretch on US 212, as services might be less frequent then.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.2 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tyler, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blaine, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blaine, MN
This is one driving day of about 192.4 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Blaine, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 212 for about 41 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 122 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.3 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 694 West
7
8.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
6
22.3 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62 West
7
24.4 mi into trip|~32m in|US 212
Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106A
Toward US 212
7
122 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 71
At end of road, turn left onto US 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.38 one way
$64.76 round trip
$4.28/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.75
$35.95
$71.90
premium
$5.29
$40.03
$80.07
diesel
$6.18
$46.82
$93.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.7
0
$20.20
$9.24
Efficient EV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
EV Truck/SUV
77
0
$26.94
$12.31
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night
in Blaine on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NNW 10 to 25 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 3:47AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 3:47AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Destination
Tyler, MN
Late night
in Tyler on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 10 to 30 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 3:47AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 3:47AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pipestone National Monument
National Monument
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many p...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 192.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 60% of this 192.4-mile route is on highways, with the remaining 40% on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 41 miles on US 212 before transitioning to surface streets like West Bridge Street and 280th Street. Expect a change in driving pace as you move from more open highway cruising to navigating local roads.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 192.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41 miles on US 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tyler, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pipestone National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tyler, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
