Origin
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Monday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Rice Lake, MN
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
238.5 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
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6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
Tom Fisk
Rice Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Rice Lake, MN covers 238.5 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, US 10 West, Highway 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.11 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
119.2 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 238.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 7m 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 Blaine, MN to Rice Lake, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marie Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Rice Lake, MN.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northeast
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
3
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 10 West
4
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
5
Keep slight left
88 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
6
Keep slight left
32 mi
·
35 min
7
Turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 210
8
Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
10
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
11
Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
12
Turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
13
Turn left onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
15
Turn left
14 mi
·
17 min
16
Turn right onto State 200
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State 200
17
Continue on State Highway 200
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 200
18
Turn right onto County Highway 2
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
County Highway 2
19
Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Upper Rice Lake Road
20
Turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn left onto County Highway 35
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Highway 35
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 35
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 35
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Rice Lake Road
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Rice Lake Road
24
Arrive at your destination
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 119.2 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rice Lake, 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 238.5 miles and 5h 7m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.2 mi from Blaine, MN · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 119.2 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rice Lake, MN
The final approach into Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.11 one way
$68.23 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $36.82 | $73.63 |
| premium | $4.39 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.99 | $105.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.04 | $11.45 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Rice Lake, MN
Morning in Rice Lake on Monday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
119 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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Rice Lake, MN covers 238.5 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue Northeast, US 10 West, Highway 210. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.2 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 $34.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, MN to Rice Lake, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blaine, MN to Rice Lake, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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