Origin
Homer, MN
Afternoon in Homer on Monday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
131.2 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
65.6 miles from Homer, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 131.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 14 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lakeshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 316 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 14
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on Homer Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Homer Road
2
Take the ramp right
476 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
4
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
6
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 14;US 61
7
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
7 min
8
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
9
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
10
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
2nd Street
11
Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
12
Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
13
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 61
16
Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
23 ft
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
19
Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Polk Avenue
20
Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Wing Boulevard
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
22
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
26
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermillion Street
28
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
29
Continue on Hastings Road South
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hastings Road South
30
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
31
Take the exit straight
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
32
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E North, US 10 West
34
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
35
Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 694 West, US 10 West
36
Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi
·
3 min
37
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W North, US 10 West
38
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10 West
39
Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 65: Central Avenue
40
Keep slight left
223 ft
·
6 sec
41
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 65.6 miles from Homer, MN, or about 1h 13m 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
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 Homer, 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 Homer, MN
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homer, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Homer, MN · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.6 miles from Homer, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.77 one way
$37.53 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
| premium | $4.39 | $22.69 | $45.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.37 | $8.40 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Afternoon in Blaine on Monday
Local time
2:18 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
6 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
2h 26m 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 Homer, MN to Blaine, MN covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Homer, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.77 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.
The drive from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homer, MN to Blaine, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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