Origin
New Market, MN
Morning in New Market on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Market, 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
1h
Distance
48.9 mi
79 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 48.9-mile drive from New Market to Blaine, Minnesota, can easily be completed in about 1 hour, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including I-35W and I-35, with 89% of the journey on highways, suggesting a quick and efficient journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region of Minnesota for the entire duration. This highway-focused drive is perfect for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated transit between these two Minnesota locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 48.9-mile journey. The majority of your travel, 89%, will be on major interstates like I-35W and I-35. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on I-35W, allowing for sustained cruising at highway speeds. While the route is efficient, it offers little in the way of varied scenery, focusing instead on direct transit. You'll transition from one major artery to another, with US-10 also playing a role in reaching your destination in Blaine.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
7
44 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
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 New Market, MN to Blaine, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 29.4 mi | 37m |
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| US 10 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| 260th Street East | 2 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Deuce Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 29.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CR 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
260th Street East
3
Continue on CR 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deuce Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from New Market, MN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from New Market, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.72 | $17.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Fog
NNE 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Market, MN to Blaine, MN covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, I 35, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from New Market, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Market, MN to Blaine, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
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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