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Trip from Blaine, MN to Elko New Market, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

48.5 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

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city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Blaine, MN

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Downtown Elko New Market, MN, MN

Elko New Market, MN

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Trip Overview

Blaine, MN to Elko New Market, MN is 48.5 miles and takes about 1 hour via US 10, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, traversing Minnesota for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that should feel familiar to most drivers. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal trip for a quick errand, a short commute, or a brief excursion. You'll likely find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 43.9 mi 52m
Central Avenue Northeast 1.9 mi 2m
260th Street East 1.4 mi 2m
France Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 43.9 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Elko New Market, 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

44 mi · 52 min · US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto CR 2

1.4 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
7

Turn left onto France Avenue

0.6 mi · 50 sec · France Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Main Street

479 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Minneapolis, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minneapolis, MN

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

Shoreview, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minneapolis, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.2 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.8 — 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.
8
46.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
5
47.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | France Avenue

Turn left onto France Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.28 one way

$14.57 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $7.87 $15.73
premium $4.60 $8.79 $17.57
diesel $4.80 $9.16 $18.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.09 $2.33
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
EV Truck/SUV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10

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.

Forecast as of Jul 9, 2026

Origin

Blaine, MN

Late night in Blaine on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

N 5 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 8:44PM CDT until July 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Elko New Market, MN

Late night in Elko New Market on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Rain Showers

N 5 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:56PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 8 at 8:44PM CDT until July 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

1 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 10. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 43.9 miles primarily on US 10, suggesting a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a smooth, potentially fast-paced experience as you navigate these main thoroughfares. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficient, highway-style travel, minimizing complex turns or slower local road segments.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 5 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

1,145 ft 718 ft

Total Climb

520 ft

Total Descent

278 ft

Highest Point

1,145 ft

~48.5 mi in

Elevation Range

427 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Blaine, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1877

Arriving in Elko New Market, MN

Full guide →

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. Total distance: 48.5 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 (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Elko New Market, 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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