How far is Detroit Lakes, MN from Blaine, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit Lakes and Blaine is 169.69 miles (273.09 km).
Flight distance from Detroit Lakes, MN to Blaine, MN is 169.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Detroit Lakes to Blaine with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Blaine, Minnesota is: 192.88 miles (310.41 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit Lakes to Blaine will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Detroit Lakes
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9255 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°49'2"N 95°50'43"W |
| Latitude | 46.8171800 |
| Longitude | -95.8453300 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Blaine is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Blaine Historical Society and the Blaine City Hall.
| Population | 66697 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°9'39"N 93°14'6"W |
| Latitude | 45.1608000 |
| Longitude | -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Blaine: MN 65 (-93.234938,45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit Lakes and Blaine
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Blaine is 310 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Detroit Lakes and Blaine. The current time is 00:47:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.76 liters (6.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit Lakes and Blaine.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit Lakes to Blaine is $23.28 (diesel $33.11).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $23.28 | $25.45 | $28.24 | $33.11 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit Lakes and Blaine (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
