Origin
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Monday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Frazee, MN
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
184.1 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Frazee, MN covers 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Central Avenue Northeast, Lake Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.7 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 184.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 180.7 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 180.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
148.3 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
182.9 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward MN 87, CR 29: Vergas, Frazee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 87, CR 29: Vergas, Frazee
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 180.7 mi | 3h 31m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 87 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 180.7 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Frazee, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft
·
8 sec
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Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 10
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
88 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
38 mi
·
42 min
·
US 10
7
Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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US 10; MN 210
8
Continue on US 10; IC A
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 10; IC A
9
Turn slight right
67 ft
·
2 sec
10
Enter roundabout
100 ft
·
1 sec
11
Continue
96 ft
·
1 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 10
35 mi
·
39 min
·
US 10
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MN 87, CR 29: Vergas, Frazee
14
Turn right onto MN 87
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 87
15
Continue on MN 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street South
16
Turn left onto CR 29
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Avenue West
17
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Trip Plan
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 92 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frazee, 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 184.1 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 10 for about 180.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Blaine, MN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.7 miles.
Arriving in Frazee, MN
The final approach into Frazee, 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 Frazee, MN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.33 one way
$52.66 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| premium | $4.39 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Frazee, MN
Morning in Frazee on Monday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
92 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
3h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blaine, MN to Frazee, MN covers 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, Central Avenue Northeast, Lake Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 miles from Blaine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blaine, MN to Frazee, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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