Trip from Blaine, MN to Baudette, MN

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Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

312.4 mi

503 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 18m ★

6 AM

6h 30m

8 AM

6h 55m

10 AM

6h 39m

12 PM

6h 36m

3 PM

6h 40m

5 PM

6h 54m

8 PM

6h 23m

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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county seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA

Baudette, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blaine, MN to Baudette, MN covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, Highway 72 Northeast, State Highway 64 Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.3 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.49 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

156.2 miles from Blaine, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 30m highway drive covering 312.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.3 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 33 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 120.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 312.4 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 1.8 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; at 205.9 miles (US 71): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

1.8 mi into trip | ~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

2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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.

205.9 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | US 71

Turn left onto US 71 toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

210.8 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | US 71 / Voyageur Highway

Take the exit onto US 71 / Voyageur Highway toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

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

Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Fall...

212.2 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | US 71 / Voyageur Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 71 / Voyageur Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Baudette, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

210.8 mi in | ~4h 17m | via US 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	120.3 mi	2h 22m
Highway 72 Northeast	43.2 mi	56m
State Highway 64 Southwest	33.7 mi	42m
State 64	28.6 mi	35m
Voyageur Highway	25 mi	31m
US 71	14.2 mi	18m
State Highway 72	13.5 mi	17m
51st Street Southwest	11.8 mi	14m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 120.3 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MN 65

26 ft · 8 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Continue on MN 65

1.8 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 10 West Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 10

0.8 mi · 49 sec · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

88 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

32 mi · 35 min · US 10

Turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Highway 210

Turn left onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

13 mi · 16 min · State 64

Continue on MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

Turn left onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64

At end of road, turn left onto MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200

Continue on US 71

14 mi · 17 min · US 71

Turn left onto US 71

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 71

Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

Merge onto US 2; US 71

4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

Take the exit onto US 71

1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

Enter roundabout onto US 71

120 ft · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

Continue on US 71

24 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

Continue on US 71

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

Continue on State Highway 72

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 72

Continue on MN 72

8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Turn straight onto MN 1; MN 72

4.9 mi · 6 min · MN 1; MN 72

Turn left onto MN 72

4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

Continue on MN 72

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

Continue on MN 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · Clark Avenue North

Continue on MN 72

30 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

Continue on MN 72

12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

Continue on MN 72

12 mi · 14 min · 51st Street Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

MN 11

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 156.2 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.3 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 156.2 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baudette, 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 312.4 miles and 6h 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 US 10 for about 120.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.2 mi from Blaine, MN · 3h 8m into the drive

city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

156 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Cross Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.2 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 US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.3 miles.

Arriving in Baudette, MN

The final approach into Baudette, 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 Baudette, 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

$46.49 one way

$92.98 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$50.09	$100.19
premium	$4.53	$55.74	$111.48
diesel	$5.61	$68.97	$137.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.7	1	$32.80	$15.00
Efficient EV	78.1	0	$27.33	$12.50
EV Truck/SUV	125	1	$43.74	$19.99

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18 hours ago

Origin

Blaine, MN

Morning in Blaine on Wednesday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNW 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:48PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Baudette, MN

Morning in Baudette on Wednesday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Sunny

N 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:48PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

37°F

Avon, MN

156 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

18 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

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Baudette, MN covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, Highway 72 Northeast, State Highway 64 Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.2 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 $46.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Blaine, MN to Baudette, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

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Trip from Blaine, MN to Baudette, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Baudette, MN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blaine, MN

Baudette, MN

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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