Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Annandale, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Annandale, MN
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Trip Overview
Blaine to Annandale is 53.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via MN-610 and I-94 W, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Minnesota, moving you across the Midwest region. It's a fairly straightforward trip focused on efficient travel between two points. Consider this route if you need a quick, direct connection without extensive detours. The majority of this journey takes place on well-maintained highways, making it a predictable travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN-610 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I-94 W | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| County Road 37 Northeast | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Marie Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 94 | 6 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 10 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN-610
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Annandale, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 10 West
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 10
5
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
13 mi
·
14 min
·
MN-610
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
9
Turn left onto MN 25
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 37 Northeast
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Avenue North
12
Turn right onto MN 55
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Marie Street
13
Turn right onto MN 24
389 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
14
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 24
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MN 610 / MN-610
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610 / MN-610
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 94 / I-94 W
Merge onto I 94 / I-94 W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.01 one way
$16.01 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Annandale, MN
Late night in Annandale on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Albertville, MN
27 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
4 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
1h 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on MN-610 and I-94 W, offering a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.8 miles on MN-610, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the inclusion of County Road 37 Northeast suggests a brief transition to more local roads as you approach your destination, offering a slight change of pace toward the end.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on MN-610.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN-610 and I-94 W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on MN-610. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Annandale, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MN 610 / MN-610): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Annandale, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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