Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Morning in Minneapolis on Friday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Baudette, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
318.7 mi
513 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baudette, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Baudette, MN covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m 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 85.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.43 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
159.4 miles from Minneapolis, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 38m. Total distance: 318.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 38m highway drive covering 318.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.9 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 42 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 85.9 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 0.4 miles in near North 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 318.7 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 0.4 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.2 miles (US 71): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 1st Avenue
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
212.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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
5
217.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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...
5
218.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m 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 Minneapolis, MN to Baudette, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
Bemidji
217.1 mi in
|
~4h 25m
|
via US 71
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 85.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| 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 |
| I 94 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| I-94 W | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| US 71 | 14.2 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 85.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Baudette, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
418 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
1.8 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 94 West
5
Merge onto I 94
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 94
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I-94 W
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Turn right onto MN 25
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
10
Continue on MN 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
11
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 11
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
14
Turn left onto US 10
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 10
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
32 mi
·
35 min
·
US 10
16
Turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 210
17
Turn left onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
18
At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
19
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
20
Continue on MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
21
Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street East
22
Turn left onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
23
At end of road, turn left onto MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
24
Continue on US 71
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 71
25
Turn left onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston
26
Merge onto US 2; US 71
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
27
Take the exit onto US 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
28
Enter roundabout onto US 71
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
Voyageur Highway
29
Continue on US 71
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Voyageur Highway
30
Continue on US 71
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bemidji Rd Northeast
31
Continue on State Highway 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72
32
Continue on MN 72
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
34
Turn straight onto MN 1; MN 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MN 1; MN 72
35
Turn left onto MN 72
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
36
Continue on MN 72
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
37
Continue on MN 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue North
38
Continue on MN 72
30 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
39
Continue on MN 72
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 72
40
Continue on MN 72
12 mi
·
14 min
·
51st Street Southwest
41
At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
42
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 159.4 miles from Minneapolis, MN, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 70 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.4 miles or 3h 12m 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 22m
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN
This is one driving day of about 318.7 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Minneapolis, 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 85.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.4 mi from Minneapolis, MN · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.4 miles from Minneapolis, 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 85.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.43 one way
$94.86 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $51.10 | $102.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $56.86 | $113.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.36 | $140.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.46 | $15.30 |
| Efficient EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.89 | $12.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.5 | 1 | $44.62 | $20.40 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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
Baudette, MN
Morning in Baudette on Friday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Avon, MN
159 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
11 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 38m 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 Minneapolis, MN to Baudette, MN covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 38m 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 159.4 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.43 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 318.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.2 miles (US 71): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Minneapolis, MN to Baudette, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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