Trip from Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 35, I 35W, 109th Avenue Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 68.3 miles from Blaine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN?

The route from Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

136.6 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 21m ★

6 AM

2h 31m

8 AM

2h 51m

10 AM

2h 38m

12 PM

2h 36m

3 PM

2h 39m

5 PM

2h 50m

8 PM

2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, I 35W, 109th Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.54 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

68.3 miles from Blaine, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 136.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and I 35W. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.1 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,240 ft 896 ft

Total Climb

469 ft

Total Descent

132 ft

Highest Point

1,240 ft

~136.6 mi in

Elevation Range

344 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

4 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

7

4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 35W North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 35W North

5

4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 35W

Merge onto I 35W

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

134.7 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | 249

Take the exit onto 249 toward Boundary Avenue, Skyline Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Boundary Avenue, Skyline Parkway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	117.1 mi	2h 5m
I 35W	12.7 mi	13m
109th Avenue Northeast	3.5 mi	5m
South Boundary Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
US 2	0.8 mi	<1m
Lexington Avenue Northeast	0.6 mi	1m
Central Avenue Northeast	0.5 mi	<1m
249	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 117.1 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Proctor, MN.

1

Start on MN 65

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

2

Turn right onto CR 12

3.5 mi · 5 min · 109th Avenue Northeast

Use the right lane.

3

Turn right onto CR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lexington Avenue Northeast

4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 35W North Use the left lane.

5

Merge onto I 35W

13 mi · 13 min · I 35W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

117 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 35

7

Take the exit onto 249

0.2 mi · 41 sec · 249

Toward Boundary Avenue, Skyline Parkway

8

Turn left onto CH 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Boundary Avenue

9

Turn left onto US 2

0.8 mi · 58 sec · US 2

10

Turn right onto CH 14

113 ft · 2 sec · 5th Street

11

Arrive at destination

CH 14

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.1 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 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.3 miles or 1h 16m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Proctor, 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 136.6 miles and 2h 30m.

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 I 35 for about 117.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.3 mi from Blaine, MN · 1h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pine City, MN

68 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

Finlayson, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mission Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.3 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.1 miles.

Arriving in Proctor, MN

The final approach into Proctor, 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 Proctor, 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

$19.54 one way

$39.08 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$21.09	$42.17
premium	$4.39	$23.62	$47.24
diesel	$5.64	$30.35	$60.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41	$14.34	$6.56
Efficient EV	34.2	$11.95	$5.46
EV Truck/SUV	54.6	$19.12	$8.74

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Blaine, MN

Afternoon in Blaine on Sunday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 10:40PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Proctor, MN

Afternoon in Proctor on Sunday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

34°F

Light Rain

E 5 to 10 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 10:40PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

12 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

2h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Proctor, MN covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, I 35W, 109th Avenue Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.3 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 $19.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 30m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Blaine, MN to Proctor, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 896 ft to 1,240 ft elevation with about 469 ft of total climbing.