Origin
Blaine, MN
Afternoon in Blaine on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to New Market, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to New Market, MN covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, 260th Street East, Central Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 43.9 mi | 52m |
| 260th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 43.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and New Market, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 10
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on CR 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
CR 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
4
48.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CR 2 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
New Market, MN
Afternoon in New Market on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 43.9 mi of that is on US 10.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and 260th Street East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blaine, MN to New Market, MN is easy. At 1h 1m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blaine, MN to New Market, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko along the way.
Cr 2: Elko
46.1 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Market, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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