Origin
Grass Lake, MN
Morning in Grass Lake on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grass Lake, MN to Blaine, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grass Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 44.8-mile drive from Grass Lake, MN to Blaine, MN is designed for a single day, taking about 58 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on MN 65 and its connected state highways, making up 96% of the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this trip is budget-friendly. It’s a quick hop within the Midwest, perfect for a short excursion or commute. Expect a direct, highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads designed for speed and efficiency. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 38.4 miles on MN 65, allowing for a solid period of uninterrupted travel. With 96% of the route utilizing highways, you can anticipate a consistent driving experience without many abrupt changes in road type. This makes for a predictable and smooth journey.
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.
MN 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 65 and State Highway 107. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 42 / 133rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 42 / 133rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 70; MN 107; CR 42 / State Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 42 / 133rd Avenue
Turn left onto CR 42 / 133rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MN 70; MN 107; CR 42 / State Highway 107
Turn right onto MN 70; MN 107; CR 42 / State Highway 107
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 65
Merge onto MN 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 65 | 38.4 mi | 46m |
| State Highway 107 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 107 Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| 133rd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Queen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 38.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Lake, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CR 43
94 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
2
Turn left onto CR 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
133rd Avenue
3
Turn right onto MN 70; MN 107; CR 42
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 107
4
Continue on MN 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue North
5
Continue on MN 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 107 Northeast
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 107
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
Highway 107 Northeast
7
Take the ramp
329 ft
·
9 sec
8
Merge onto MN 65
28 mi
·
33 min
·
MN 65
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
10 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto MN 65
103 ft
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
11
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Grass Lake, MN · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Grass Lake, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blaine, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blaine, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.67 one way
$13.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Cambridge, MN
22 mi in
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
26 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
58m 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 Grass Lake, MN to Blaine, MN covers 44.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 65, State Highway 107, Highway 107 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 22.4 miles from Grass Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.67 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.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 42 / 133rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MN 70; MN 107; CR 42 / State Highway 107): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Grass Lake, MN to Blaine, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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