Origin
Blaine, MN
Afternoon in Blaine on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Dundas, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Dundas, MN
Petr Ganaj
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Dundas, MN covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Millersburg Boulevard, Central Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 53.9 mi | 1h 3m |
| Millersburg Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Railway Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hester Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 53.9 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Dundas, MN.
1
Start on MN 65
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 10
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward CR 1
6
Turn left onto CR 1
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Millersburg Boulevard
7
Continue on CR 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue West
8
Turn left onto CR 8; CR 1
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Railway Street South
9
Turn right onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hester Street
10
Turn left onto CR 1
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street North
11
Arrive at destination
CR 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — 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
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
CR 1 / Hester Street
Turn right onto CR 1 / Hester Street
Navigation decision point
5
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 1 / 2nd Street North
Turn left onto CR 1 / 2nd Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.85 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Dundas, MN
Afternoon in Dundas on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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?
61.5 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 53.9 mi of that is on US 10.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Millersburg Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,059 ft
727 ft
Total Climb
452 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
1,059 ft
~48.3 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Blaine, MN to Dundas, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 1 along the way.
Cr 1
56.2 mi in
|
~1h 7m
About the Cities
Starting in Blaine, MN
Full guide →Founded 1877
Arriving in Dundas, MN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Ault Store
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on US 10. 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: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dundas, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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