Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
297.1 mi
478 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Baudette, MN to Blaine, MN covers 297.1 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 51st Street Southwest, Highway 72, Clark Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
148.6 miles from Baudette, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 297.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baudette, MN to Blaine, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 51st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 72 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bemidji Rd Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Bunyan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Baudette, MN and Blaine, MN.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest
Turn straight onto State Highway 72
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
Continue on Clark Avenue North
Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
Turn right
Turn left
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
Continue on State Highway 72
Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
Continue on Voyageur Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
Continue on State Highway 200
Turn right onto State 64
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
Continue on State 64
Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
At the end of the road, turn left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.6 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Baudette, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Baudette, MN
This is one driving day of about 297.1 miles and 5h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.6 mi from Baudette, MN · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 148.6 miles from Baudette, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blaine, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blaine, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.49 one way
$84.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $45.86 | $91.73 |
| premium | $4.39 | $51.37 | $102.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.01 | $132.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.20 | $14.26 |
| Efficient EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.59 | $19.01 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Baudette on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
149 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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