Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Wabasha, 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
2h 9m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 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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Wabasha, MN
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Trip Overview
This 95.2-mile journey from Blaine, MN to Wabasha, MN is a straightforward, single-day excursion, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. The drive primarily utilizes US 10 and Route 61, with a brief overlap with Route 63, making it a highway-focused experience. With 76% of the route on highways, you can expect a relatively quick trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, which is quite economical for a day trip. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience without significant regional shifts. It's an ideal option for a spontaneous day out or a planned afternoon adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 33.2 mi | 42m |
| Route 61 | 22.6 mi | 30m |
| Route 61/Route 63 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| Red Wing Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Highway 316 Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 33.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Wabasha, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
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 10; US 61
20 mi
·
26 min
·
US 10; US 61
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MN 316
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
13
Continue on MN 316
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
71 ft
·
0 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
15
Continue on MN 316
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
17
Continue on MN 316
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Wing Boulevard
18
Continue on MN 316
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Polk Avenue
19
Continue on MN 316
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
20
Enter roundabout onto US 61
247 ft
·
3 sec
·
Route 61
21
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 61
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 61; US 63
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
26
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
27
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
2nd Street
28
Continue on US 61
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 61
29
Turn left onto CR 59
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Grant Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on CR 59
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grant Boulevard West
31
Continue on CR 59
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
4th Grant Boulevard West
32
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Avenue
33
Turn right onto Main Street West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street West
34
Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Alleghany Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Alleghany Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 95.2-mile distance and 2-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can leave Blaine, MN at your leisure, perhaps mid-morning, to arrive in Wabasha, MN in the early afternoon. With no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over for fuel or a break as needed; the longest stretch on US 10 is 33.2 miles, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is only $14, indicating fewer services might be available directly on the route compared to longer journeys. Enjoy the efficient drive on US 10 and Route 61.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wabasha, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blaine, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blaine, MN
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Blaine, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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...
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.17 one way
$28.34 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Wabasha, MN
Late night in Wabasha on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Vermillion, MN
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 9m 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?
You'll find this drive to be largely highway-focused, with 76% of the 95.2 miles on faster roads. Expect a consistent pace, especially during the 33.2-mile stretch on US 10, which represents the longest uninterrupted segment. The transition to Route 61 and the brief portion with Route 63 will likely maintain a similar highway feel, minimizing complex navigation. This means you can settle into a comfortable driving rhythm for most of the 2-hour and 9-minute trip. The profile suggests a straightforward experience, prioritizing efficient travel over winding scenic byways.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Route 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on US 10. 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 Wabasha, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wabasha, 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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