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Trip from Blaine, MN to Braham, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

40.1 mi

65 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Blaine, MN

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city in Minnesota, United States

Braham, MN

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Trip Overview

This 40.1-mile drive from Blaine, MN to Braham, MN is a straightforward, one-day trip that takes about 49 minutes. You'll primarily be on Central Avenue Northeast, Highway 107 Northeast, and Main Avenue South. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $6, this route is an easy excursion. The Midwest region offers a familiar driving landscape for this journey. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be navigating through communities rather than on high-speed highways for most of the way, making it a relaxed way to travel between these two Minnesota towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Central Avenue Northeast 38.5 mi 46m
Highway 107 Northeast 1.1 mi 2m
Main Avenue South 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Central Avenue Northeast — 38.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Braham, MN.

1

Start on MN 65

38 mi · 46 min · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
2

Take the exit

474 ft · 17 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto MN 107

1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast
4

Continue on MN 107

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Main Avenue South
5

Arrive at destination

MN 107

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Cambridge, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cambridge, MN

20 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

Stanchfield, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 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

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 38.5 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
38.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
38.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.97 one way

$11.94 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.43 $12.86
premium $4.53 $7.15 $14.31
diesel $5.61 $8.85 $17.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.21 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.61 $2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Blaine, MN

Late night in Blaine on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Braham, MN

Late night in Braham on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

33°F

Cambridge, MN

20 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

22 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

49m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 3% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. This means you'll be experiencing a more connected-to-the-ground feel, passing through various local areas rather than a monotonous interstate journey. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from more suburban avenues to the distinct feel of local highways as you approach your destination.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on Central Avenue Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 38.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blaine, MN to Braham, MN is easy. At 49m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.6 miles (MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.6 miles (MN 107 / Highway 107 Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Braham, 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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