Blaine to Warroad is 349.1 miles and takes about 7h 18m via US 10 and Highway 11, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward trip. With only two recommended stops, you can expect a fairly direct drive to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
174.6 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
120.3 mi
2h 22m
Highway 72 Northeast
43.2 mi
56m
Highway 11
35 mi
44m
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi
42m
State 64
28.6 mi
35m
Voyageur Highway
25 mi
31m
US 71
14.2 mi
18m
State Highway 72
13.5 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 120.3 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Warroad, MN.
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Start on MN 65
26 ft·8 sec·Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on MN 65
1.8 mi·2 min·Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 10 WestUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi·49 sec·US 10
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
88 mi·1 hr 46 min·US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
32 mi·35 min·US 10
7
Turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Highway 210
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Turn left onto MN 64
34 mi·42 min·State Highway 64 Southwest
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At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
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Enter roundabout onto US 71
120 ft·1 sec·Voyageur Highway
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Continue on US 71
24 mi·29 min·Voyageur Highway
21
Continue on US 71
0.3 mi·17 sec·Bemidji Rd Northeast
22
Continue on State Highway 72
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 72
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Continue on MN 72
8.8 mi·12 min·Highway 72 Northeast
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
25
Turn straight onto MN 1; MN 72
4.9 mi·6 min·MN 1; MN 72
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Turn left onto MN 72
4.1 mi·5 min·Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on MN 72
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
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Continue on MN 72
1.0 mi·1 min·Clark Avenue North
29
Continue on MN 72
30 mi·39 min·Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on MN 72
12 mi·15 min·State Highway 72
31
Continue on MN 72
12 mi·14 min·51st Street Southwest
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At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72
3.2 mi·5 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on MN 11
35 mi·44 min·Highway 11
34
Turn right onto Lake Street Northeast
0.3 mi·39 sec·Lake Street Northeast
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Arrive at destination
Lake Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Since this drive can comfortably be completed in under 8 hours, leaving in the morning allows you to arrive by evening. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps one for lunch and another for a brief rest. Keep an eye on fuel as you approach Warroad, as services might become less frequent in the later stages. The longest stretch of 120.3 miles on US 10 means you can cover a significant distance before needing to refuel or stretch your legs.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.6 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.3 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 77 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.6 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warroad, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blaine, MN
This is one driving day of about 349.1 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Blaine, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 120.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 310.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 10 West
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2.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
205.9 mi into trip|~4h 11m in|US 71
Turn left onto US 71 toward US 2, US 71: Crookston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston
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210.8 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|US 71 / Voyageur Highway
Take the exit onto US 71 / Voyageur Highway toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Fall...
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310.6 mi into trip|~6h 26m in|MN 11; MN 72 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.96 one way
$117.92 round trip
$4.29/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$65.55
$131.09
premium
$5.31
$72.93
$145.85
diesel
$6.18
$84.99
$169.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.7
1
$36.66
$16.76
Efficient EV
87.3
0
$30.55
$13.96
EV Truck/SUV
139.6
1
$48.87
$22.34
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Blaine, MN
Late night
in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
SSW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Warroad, MN
Late night
in Warroad on Sunday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
SSW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
3 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
7h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 79% of your 349.1 miles on highways, so expect mostly high-speed cruising. The longest stretch without a significant break is 120.3 miles on US 10. The road profile is mostly highway, indicating a consistent driving experience for much of the trip before transitioning to surface roads.
79% 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: 120.3 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 349.1 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.9 miles (US 71): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,514 ft887 ft
Total Climb
636 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
1,514 ft
~199.5 mi in
Elevation Range
627 ft
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 Warroad, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
Warroad is a city in Northwestern Minnesota. It is located in Roseau County, which is part of the northernmost tier of counties in Minnesota, and shares its northern border with Canada.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 349.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 120.3 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 Warroad, 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. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.9 miles (US 71): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Warroad, MN before the return drive.
