Blaine, MN Road Trips

Blaine, MN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 16 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 78 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.

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Trip Routes

33

Longest Drive

297.1 mi

Baudette, MN

Quickest Drive

15m

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 297.1 mi · 5h 14m Mahnomen, MN to Blaine, MN 235.9 mi · 3h 56m Detroit Lakes, MN to Blaine, MN 193 mi · 3h 46m Montevideo, MN to Blaine, MN 158 mi · 2h 34m

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 Proctor, MN

136.6 mi 2h 30m

Blaine, MN to Cloquet, MN

125.3 mi 2h 19m

Blaine, MN to Avon, MN

75.9 mi 1h 24m

Blaine, MN to Lakeville, MN

42.2 mi 55m

Blaine, MN to Afton, MN

38.7 mi 49m

Blaine, MN to Apple Valley, MN

37.2 mi 39m

Blaine, MN to Chanhassen, MN

32.7 mi 44m

Blaine, MN to Big Lake, MN

32.4 mi 41m

Blaine, MN to Eagan, MN

31.5 mi 36m

Blaine, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN

18.6 mi 20m

Blaine, MN to Roseville, MN

13.6 mi 17m

Blaine, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

11 mi 15m

Driving from Blaine, MN

Expect an average of 78 miles and about 1h 33m 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 11 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 Proctor, MN (136.6 mi, 2h 30m). 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 78-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 16 mapped routes leaving Blaine, MN and 17 routes heading into Blaine, MN, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 193 miles.

The longest mapped route from Blaine, MN covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 47m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Blaine, MN runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 78-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.