Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Vermillion, 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
51m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
Blaine to Vermillion is 41.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Lafayette Freeway and US 52, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Minnesota's Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| US 10 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| US 52 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Freeway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Vermillion, 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
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 10
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 52
Exit 242D
Toward US 52
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 52
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lafayette Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 52
Toward Rochester
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
142 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 62 East
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
15
Continue on CR 62
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street West
16
Arrive at destination
CR 62
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
9
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242D
Toward US 52
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Rochester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.16 one way
$12.32 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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.
Destination
Vermillion, MN
Late night in Vermillion on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
19 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
51m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 76% of the route on major roads like the Lafayette Freeway and US 10/US 52. You'll encounter your longest unbroken stretch of highway at 13.3 miles on the Lafayette Freeway. The highway portion means you'll experience a consistent flow, but be aware of the dense exits typical of freeway driving. Expect the transition to surface streets as you approach your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Lafayette Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lafayette Freeway and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Blaine, MN and Vermillion, MN, road signs point toward Rochester and Cr 62 East.
Rochester
32.5 mi in
|
~40m
|
via US 52
Cr 62 East
39.1 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Lafayette Freeway. 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 Vermillion, 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: at 6.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vermillion, 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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