Trip from Blaine, MN to Wabasha, MN

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Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Blaine, MN

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Wabasha, MN

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Trip Overview

This 95.2-mile journey from Blaine, MN to Wabasha, MN is a straightforward, single-day excursion, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. The drive primarily utilizes US 10 and Route 61, with a brief overlap with Route 63, making it a highway-focused experience. With 76% of the route on highways, you can expect a relatively quick trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, which is quite economical for a day trip. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience without significant regional shifts. It's an ideal option for a spontaneous day out or a planned afternoon adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Blaine, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

You'll find this drive to be largely highway-focused, with 76% of the 95.2 miles on faster roads. Expect a consistent pace, especially during the 33.2-mile stretch on US 10, which represents the longest uninterrupted segment. The transition to Route 61 and the brief portion with Route 63 will likely maintain a similar highway feel, minimizing complex navigation. This means you can settle into a comfortable driving rhythm for most of the 2-hour and 9-minute trip. The profile suggests a straightforward experience, prioritizing efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

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

There are about 35 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 33.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Route 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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

6.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28A Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

12.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 10 / Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul

18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...

20.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 10; US 61

Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 244 Toward US 10 East, US 61 South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	33.2 mi	42m
Route 61	22.6 mi	30m
Route 61/Route 63	14.8 mi	19m
Red Wing Boulevard	6 mi	8m
Voyageur Highway	5.5 mi	6m
North Lakeshore Drive	2.8 mi	5m
Highway 316 Boulevard	2 mi	2m
Central Avenue Northeast	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 33.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MN 65

26 ft · 8 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Continue on MN 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 10 East Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 10

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit onto US 10

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 10

Exit 28A Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

5.5 mi · 6 min · Voyageur Highway

Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 10

Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto US 10; US 61

20 mi · 26 min · US 10; US 61

Exit 244 Toward US 10 East, US 61 South Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MN 316

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MN 316

62 ft · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Continue on MN 316

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MN 316

71 ft · 0 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Continue on MN 316

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MN 316

76 ft · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Continue on MN 316

4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

Continue on MN 316

1.8 mi · 2 min · Polk Avenue

Continue on MN 316

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 61

247 ft · 3 sec · Route 61

Continue on US 61

5.6 mi · 6 min · Route 61

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 61

6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 61

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 61

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 61; US 63

15 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 61; US 63

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Lakeshore Drive

Continue on US 61

9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

Continue on US 61

0.2 mi · 17 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on US 61

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 61

Turn left onto CR 59

1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 59

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Grant Boulevard West

Continue on CR 59

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

Turn left onto Bridge Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street West

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street West

Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue

77 ft · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue

Arrive at destination

Alleghany Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 95.2-mile distance and 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can leave Blaine, MN at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning, to arrive in Wabasha, MN in the early afternoon. With no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over for fuel or a break as needed; the longest stretch on US 10 is 33.2 miles, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is only $14, indicating fewer services might be available directly on the route compared to longer journeys. Enjoy the efficient drive on US 10 and Route 61.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wabasha, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blaine, 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 Blaine, MN

This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 9m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 33.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from Blaine, MN · 1h 2m into the drive

capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

48 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.

Popular next leg

Saint Paul, MN to Wabasha, MN

76.7 mi · 1h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Saint Paul, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wabasha, MN

The final approach into Wabasha, 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 Wabasha, 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

$14.17 one way

$28.34 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$15.27	$30.53
premium	$4.53	$16.99	$33.97
diesel	$5.61	$21.02	$42.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57
Efficient EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
EV Truck/SUV	38.1	$13.33	$6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 5 days ago

Origin

Blaine, MN

Night in Blaine on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wabasha, MN

Night in Wabasha on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 9m 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 Wabasha, MN covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, Route 61, Route 61/Route 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.6 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 $14.17 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.