Origin
Erie, MN
Night in Erie on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, MN to Blaine, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
297.6 mi
479 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, MN to Blaine, MN covers 297.6 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, US 59, West Mason Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.5 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.29 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
148.8 miles from Erie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 52m highway drive covering 297.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.5 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 14 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 105.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and US 59. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near CH 3 / Center Street East.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 297.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (CH 3 / Center Street East): Navigation decision point; at 149 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 234.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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CH 3 / Center Street East
At end of road, turn right onto CH 3 / Center Street East
Navigation decision point
5
149 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
234.7 mi into trip
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~4h 34m in
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US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
295.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
6
295.6 mi into trip
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~5h 49m in
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MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 105.5 mi | 2h 5m |
| US 59 | 85 mi | 1h 36m |
| West Mason Avenue | 78.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| Center Street East | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| 350th Avenue Northeast | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 105.5 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CH 26
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
350th Avenue Northeast
2
At end of road, turn right onto CH 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Center Street East
3
Keep straight at fork
178 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn left onto US 59
85 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi
·
51 min
·
US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft
·
0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
58 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 10
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto MN 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
MN 65
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 148.8 miles from Erie, MN, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.5 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 65 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.8 miles or 2h 56m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Erie, 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 Erie, MN
This is one driving day of about 297.6 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Erie, 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 105.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.8 mi from Erie, MN · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.8 miles from Erie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.5 miles.
Arriving in Blaine, MN
The final approach into Blaine, 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 Blaine, 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
$44.29 one way
$88.58 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $53.10 | $106.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.71 | $131.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.25 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.66 | $19.05 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Night in Blaine on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
149 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
29 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 52m 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 Erie, MN to Blaine, MN covers 297.6 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, US 59, West Mason Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.8 miles from Erie, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 297.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (CH 3 / Center Street East): Navigation decision point; at 149 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 234.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Erie, MN to Blaine, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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