Distance between Independence MN and Blaine MN
The distance from Independence to Blaine is 142 miles by road including 118 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes and goes through Cloquet, Hinckley, Pine City, North Branch, Forest Lake and Lino Lakes.
| Shortest distance by air | 130 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 142.3 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 2 h 11 min |
| Fuel amount | 4.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 19 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Independence | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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MN 33 6 mi, 06 min
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| Grand Lake | 6 mi | 06 min | 0.2 gal | |
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MN 33 9 mi, 10 min
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| Cloquet | 16 mi | 17 min | 0.3 gal | |
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MN 33 I 35 17 mi, 16 min
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| Barnum | 32 mi | 33 min | 0.9 gal | |
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I 35 42 mi, 36 min
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| Hinckley | 74 mi | 1 h 10 min | 2.5 gal | |
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I 35 5 mi, 04 min
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| Mission Creek | 79 mi | 1 h 14 min | 2.6 gal | |
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I 35 7 mi, 06 min
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| Pine City | 86 mi | 1 h 20 min | 2.8 gal | |
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I 35 40 mi, 35 min
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| Forest Lake | 126 mi | 1 h 56 min | 4.2 gal | |
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I 35 7 mi, 06 min
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| Lino Lakes | 134 mi | 2 h 02 min | 4.4 gal | |
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I 35W 9 mi, 09 min
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| Blaine | 142 mi | 2 h 11 min | 4.7 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Independence to Blaine?
Fuel cost: 19 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 142.3 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Independence to Blaine?
Driving time: 2 h 11 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 118 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 44 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 11 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 9 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Independence to Blaine by land?
The distance between Independence and Blaine is 142.3 mi by road including 118.1 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Independence and Blaine respectively.
How far is Independence to Blaine by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Independence and Blaine is 129.9 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Independence and Blaine respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Independence from Blaine by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 15 min to cover the distance of 130 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 57 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Independence to Blaine?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 52 min to cover the distance of 130 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 59 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Independence and Blaine?
The halfway point between Independence and Blaine is Hinckley. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Hinckley to Independence is 74 mi and driving will take about 1 h 10 min. The road between Hinckley and Blaine has length 68 mi and will take approximately 1 h 1 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Independence in relation to Blaine?
Independence is located 130 mi north-east of Blaine.
Independence has geographic coordinates: latitude 46.95827, longitude -92.46047.
Blaine has geographic coordinates: latitude 45.1608, longitude -93.23495.
Which highway goes from Independence to Blaine?
The route from Independence to Blaine follows I 35.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- MN 33: 20 mi
- MN 23: 11 mi
- I 35W: 8 mi
- CR 12: 2 mi
- CR12: 1 mi