Blaine, MN to Waseca, MN is 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m via US 10 and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, moving you south from the Midwest's northern tier. Expect a straightforward trip that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer between these two points. It's a good choice if you're looking for a short, efficient drive without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Blaine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
64 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 13
9 mi
12m
Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi
9m
State Highway 60
5.4 mi
6m
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi
2m
North State Street
1.7 mi
3m
Highway 60 West
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 64 mi, about 1h 14m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,968 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,635
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Waseca, 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 EastUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 10
64 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 56Toward MN 60
6
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·8 sec
Exit 56Toward MN 60 West
7
Turn left onto MN 60; I 35 ALT
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 60 West
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MN 60; I 35 ALT
7.8 mi·9 min·Morristown Boulevard
9
Continue on MN 60
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 60
10
Turn left onto MN 13
9.0 mi·12 min·State Highway 13
11
Continue on MN 13
1.7 mi·3 min·North State Street
12
Arrive at destination
MN 13
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic if you're departing from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Plan for one quick stop to stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $15, you can easily top off your tank before you leave Blaine, MN, and likely won't need to refuel again before reaching Waseca, MN.
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 45.7 miles from Blaine, MN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waseca, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blaine, MN
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 64 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.5 — 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
66.3 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward MN 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 56
Toward MN 60
7
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 60 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56
Toward MN 60 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.36 one way
$30.72 round trip
$4.27/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$16.54
$33.08
premium
$5.04
$18.10
$36.20
diesel
$5.64
$20.27
$40.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 May 6, 2026
Origin
Blaine, MN
Evening
in Blaine on Friday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 6 at 3:12AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 5 at 6:43PM CDT until May 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Waseca, MN
Evening
in Waseca on Friday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Widespread Frost
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 6 at 3:12AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 5 at 6:43PM CDT until May 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 87% of this 91.3-mile trip. The longest stretch of consistent highway driving is 64 miles on US 10. After that, you'll transition to State Highway 13 and Morristown Boulevard, which will feel more like local roads with fewer exits. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you leave the higher-speed highway environment.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 13. 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 7 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.
The longest stretch is about 64 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 Waseca, MN before heading back.
